I would be on the safe side and buy her some yellow roses.
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There are various legends and myths surrounding orchids, some which are listed below. You will have to choose which to believe, or you can just enjoy the sheer beauty that these ostentatious flowers demonstrate. I have found no reference that orchids are associated with death symbolism. It has powerful symbolism, but in most cases it is positive.

The greek meaning of "orchis" is testicle, perhaps refering to a shape that certain orchids demonstrate. The history of orchids is associated with greed, lust and wealth.

Greek women thought that they could control the sex of their children by feeding their husbands with the orchid root.

In China, it signifies refinement and the innocence of children.

A symbol of perfection. The spots on an orchid sometimes represent the blood of Christ.

The Aztecs viewed the vanilla orchid as a symbol of strength.
Source(s):
http://www.geocities.com/gratim98/langlist.htm
http://painting.about.com/cs/inspiration/a/symbolsflowers.htm
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Symbolism-of-Orchids&id=1942522

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