Anthophobia -

: This is the "gold standard" treatment, where a person is gradually introduced to flowers in a safe environment—starting with pictures and moving toward holding a real plant.

: Helps the person identify and change the irrational thought patterns that trigger the fear. anthophobia

The word comes from the Greek anthos (flower) and phobos (fear). It is not just "disliking" flowers; it is a clinical anxiety disorder that can be deeply disruptive. : This is the "gold standard" treatment, where

: The fear is often linked to things associated with flowers, such as bees/wasps hiding inside or the threat of an allergic reaction . anthophobia