HTML Entity for Flower Punctuation Mark (⁕)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Flower punctuation mark (⁕) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2055 (FLOWER PUNCTUATION MARK) in the General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F)—a decorative punctuation symbol used in typography, lists, and ornamental design.
Render it with ⁕, ⁕, or CSS escape \2055. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ⁕ with the Flower symbol (⚘, U+2698, Miscellaneous Symbols) or the five dot punctuation mark (⁙, U+2059).
⚡ Quick Reference — Flower Punctuation Mark
U+2055General Punctuation
⁕Hexadecimal reference
⁕Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2055
Hex code ⁕
HTML code ⁕
Named entity (none)
CSS code \2055
Meaning Decorative / ornamental flower punctuation
Related U+2698 = Flower symbol (⚘); U+2059 = Five dot punctuation (⁙)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Flower punctuation mark (⁕) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2055";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Flower Punctuation Mark using Hexadecimal: ⁕</p>
<p>Flower Punctuation Mark using HTML Code: ⁕</p>
<p id="point">Flower Punctuation Mark using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Flower punctuation mark is widely supported in modern browsers with a suitable font:
👀 Live Preview
See the flower punctuation mark (⁕) as a decorative separator and compared with related characters:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⁕ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2055 to display the Flower punctuation mark. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⁕ uses the decimal Unicode value 8277 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\2055 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the glyph: ⁕. Unicode U+2055 is in General Punctuation. No named HTML entity—use numeric codes in markup.
Use Cases
The Flower punctuation mark (⁕) is commonly used in:
Distinctive punctuation or ornamental marks in headings, quotes, or body text.
Custom bullets or list markers for floral, botanical, or decorative lists.
Section dividers, chapter markers, or repeated motifs in web and print design.
Gardening sites, nature articles, and content with a floral or natural theme.
Wedding invites, event flyers, and design work with decorative punctuation.
::before / ::after content for unique bullets, dividers, or repeated accents.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Add
aria-label="flower punctuation"when the symbol carries meaning - Use the CSS escape in
::before/::afterfor bullets and dividers - Ensure fonts support General Punctuation (U+2055)
- Use
⁕or⁕consistently within a project - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse ⁕ (flower punctuation) with ⚘ (flower symbol) or ⁙ (five dot punctuation)
- Expect a named entity—none exists for U+2055
- Put CSS escape
\2055in HTML text nodes - Use the glyph alone without accessible text when it conveys structure
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS render ⁕
⁕ ⁕For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2055Unicode U+2055 — FLOWER PUNCTUATION MARK
General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F)
Three methods, no named HTML entity
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⁕ (hex), ⁕ (decimal), or \2055 in CSS content. There is no named entity.U+2055 (FLOWER PUNCTUATION MARK). General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F). Hex 2055, decimal 8277. Used as a decorative or ornamental punctuation mark.⁕ or ⁕) go in markup. The CSS escape \2055 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.Explore More HTML Entities!
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