FLOWERS
"An insignificant flower grew wild,
Pausing, it touched an inner emotion,
A heart beating realization,
If ignored.
We are not very different,
Days later upon returning it had vanished,
without a trace,
But solitudes, companion has its reward,
While it lived it brought pleasure,
To thus myself and lonely eye.
-by Cheryl Anna
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NATIONAL FLOWERS
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.ROSE
Rosa laeviagata is the official flower of
united states from 1916.The name Cherokhee rose is derived from the Cherokhee Indians who widely distributed the plant in united states.
The Cherokee Rose has long, vine-like canes that are excessively thorny. Its canes can reach 15 feet in length, and its reddish-orange thorns are hooked. Its single, pure-white blooms have a yellow center. This variety is sometimes confused with dogwoods because their petals are similar and they bloom at the same time of year.
Cherokee Rose is a rose native to southern China, Taiwan, Laos and Vietnam.
According to Mississippi State University Extension, it was probably introduced to the United States via England in the mid-1700s.
It was first reported in Southern gardens in 1759. The rose is found in most of the southeastern states from the Carolinas to Texas
The Cherokee Rose is very resistant to the usual pests and fungus drawn to roses. While deer will avoid this rose, birds love the large rose hips(fruits) it produces. The rose hips can be up to 2 inches long and 1 inches
wide.
The Cherokee rose is also known as the
Camellia rose, the snow-white rose, rosier blanc de neige, and Rosa nivea. The Flower Expert says that the name Cherokee rose means “Chinese climbing rose with fragrant white blossoms” as the plant is actually native to China
The Cherokee rose is an evergreen, climbing ornamental plant whose flowers bloom in early spring and may bloom again in fall. The fragrant blooms measure 2 1/2 to 4 inches in diameter with petals and yellow central stamens
The Cherokee Messenger recounts that the Cherokee legend that the rose sprang up from the tears of mothers unable to save their children while walking the Trail of Tears in 1838. The white represents their tears, the yellow stamens stand for “gold taken from Cherokee lands,” and the seven leaves stand for the seven Cherokee clans.
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2.PLUM BLOSSOM
Plum blossom is the national flower of
china.It is also known as meihua is considered as symbol of resilence and perseverence in the face of adversity because it blooms most vibrantly in very harsh winter.
Plum Blossom (Prunus Mei)With 5000 years of history , it is difficult for China to chose just one National Flower or a single representative from among the range of beautiful blooms that show up throughout traditional art and culture.Plum Blossom (Prunus Mei) and Tree Peony (Mudan)are the two flowers considered for title.
So now China has dual national flowers, Plum Blossoms as an national flower while Tree Peony as National Favorite.
Plum blossom originated in the south of mainland China around the
Yangtze River and was later introduced to Japan, Korea, Taiwan and
Vietnam.It can be found in sparse forests, stream sides, forested slopes
along trails and mountains, sometimes at altitudes up to 1700 to 3100
meter, and regions of cultivation.
The plum blossom is a distinctive and unique flower because it blooms in the dead of winter, while there is still snow on the branches of the parent tree. The flowers emerge before the leaves, and they are pale white with oval-shaped petals.
The symbolism of the plum blossom is tied up with winter, with the blossom being used as a metaphor for strength, resilience, and the ability to overcome adversity. Many poems and works of art about revolutionary struggle from China feature the plum blossom.
The Chinese have also long associated the plum blossom with the nobility, and it still appears in the crests of some Chinese cities. In Taiwan, the plum blossom is the national flower, and throughout mainland China and Taiwan, plum blossoms appear on currency and company logos. These delicate flowers also symbolize beauty and longevity, making them popular with women of all ages.
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3.CHRYSANTHEMUM
Chrysanthemum also known as pompon.(Chrysanthemum x morifolium or dendranthema x grandiflorum)
Chrysanthemum plants were being grown as early as 500 B.C. The Chrysanthemum is Japan’s national flower.There are national Chrysanthemum plant societies in five countries.There is a city in China named after the plant. In 1826, there were fewer than 50 varieties of Chrysanthemum plants. Today, the number is greater than 5,000.
Named by Carolis Linnaeus in the 17th century, the chrysanthemum represents cheerfulness, friendship, peace, loveliness, optimism, abundance and wealth.
Its origin is Japan and China. The Chinese use the chrysanthemum as their symbol of royalty, and consider this bloom the highest of all the flowers and it is available all year round.
Spray chrysanthemums, also known as pompons, come in cushion, daisy, and novelty forms in a large variety of colors including pink, purple, white red, yellow, and magenta. Chrysanthemum flowers are used to make a sweet drink known as chrysanthemum tea. This tea is considered medicinal in Asia.
The chrysanthemum received its name from the Greek 'krus anthemon', meaning golden flower. Legend has it that this was the first sighting of the chrysanthemum ,while the Greeks were on a search for a magical herb that would grant eternal life.
The chrysanthemum is the flower of the month of November.In Japan, the chrysanthemum has its own holiday, a festival of happiness celebrated every September
Chrysanthemums are some of the most popular flowers in the world, next only to rose.
The Chrysanthemum flower symbolizes fidelity, optimism, joy and long life.
Each Chrysanthemum flower head is actually a cluster of many flowers, composed of a central group of short disk flowers surrounded by rings of longer ray flowers. Chrysanthemums are classified into nine categories according to the type and arrangement of disk and ray flowers - Incurved, Reflexed, Intermediate, Late Flowering Anemones, Singles, Pompons, Sprays, Spiders/Spoons/Quills, Charms and Cascades.
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4.KNAP WEED
Knap weed or cornflower is the national flower of
Germany,which is bright and cheerful.It is a tradition in Germany to wear the knap weed in your lapel if you are unmarried.
Germany's national flower, centaurea is related with the emperor of old Germany. It has been called the "Emperor's flower". Because of the authoritative language of the flower's name, it naturally has been considered the national flower. Its status was not changed after the republic of Germany was established.
The knapweed it belongs to the genus 'Centaurea'. The upper part of the plant has many stems and it produces many flowers. The flowers of the plant are striking because of their blue color. At present, the flowers are also available in white, pink, and red. It is an annual plant, which means that the plant germinates flowers and dies in one year.
Germany's knapweed is tough variety which is mostly seen in the fields than in the flower beds.
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| Iris |
5.IRIS
The fleur-de-lis is a royal French symbol of the iris.The word Iris
means rainbow. Irises come in many colors such as blue and purple, white
and yellow, pink and orange, brown and red, and even black.
Some irises are bulbs and some irises are rhizomes. The most common bulb iris is the Dutch Iris. Rhizome irises are separated into three main groups: the Bearded, Beardless, and the Crested Iris.
Irises are perennial plants. In The United States irises are also known as Flags.
In Greek mythology Iris is the Goddess of the rainbow and is the messenger of the Gods. The Greeks planted irises on women's graves in hope that the Goddess Iris would guide their souls to their final resting places.
In the ancient world the iris was a symbol of power and majesty used as the original scepter. The oldest iris symbolism comes from Egypt where the iris was a symbol for life.
The genus Iris has about 200 species and is native to the North Temperate regions of the world. The habitat of irises also varies a lot. Some irises grow in deserts, some in swamps, some in the cold far north, and many in temperate climates. Bearded Iris and Siberian Iris are two of the most common types of irises grown.
The Iris was named after the Greek goddess who is considered to be the messenger of love and uses the rainbow to travel. Iris was probably named after the goddess because of the numerous colors it is available in.
Irises are among the best-known and loved among garden plants.
A flower on the Sphinx is considered to be an Iris, and another appears on a base-relief of the time of the 18th Egyptian dynasty.
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.CATTLEYA ORCHID
Cattleya labiata, sometimes known as Corsage Orchid is the National Flower of Brazil.
Cattleya Orchid (Cattleya Labiata) Cattleya orchids are commonly called "corsage orchids" as the blooms are frequently used in corsages due to their exceptional beauty and fragrance.
Cattleya or Ruby-lipped Cattleya, is the type species of Cattleya, discovered in 1818 in Brazil. The genus was named in honor of Sir William Cattley, a prominent British horticulturist.
These Flowers grow well in typical household temperatures, about 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 58 to 60 degrees at night. Because of their exceptional beauty and fragrance they are commonly called queen of the orchids. However these flowers also serves as the national flower emblem for Brazil.
Cattleya orchids are documented as one of the oldest cultivated orchids. The Cattleya labiata from the mountain forests of Brazil was introduced around 1818.
The plant itself is a medium sized unifoliate (labiate) Cattleya, with a medium sized rhizome. The plant has long leaves, with a tough (coriaceous) consistency because of the aridity in the canopy of trees, due to a short dry season.Cattleya labiata is a species in the genus Cattleya which contains 46 species and belongs to the family of the Orchidaceae.
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| tudorrose |
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7.TUDOR ROSE
Each part of the United Kingdom has its own national flower.
The United Kingdom has four flowers which have been used as symbols of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales in both official and unofficial capacities.The rose, like many other British flowers and plants, is not native to England, yet has emerged as the national flower of England.Roses made their way back to Europe from Asia and, as roses were a popular flower throughout the Roman Empire, roses eventually appeared on English soil. However, the rose became England's adopted symbol during the War of the Roses (1455 – 1485) when the royal House of York adopted the white rose and the royal House of Lancaster adopted the red rose
The rose was adopted as England's emblem around the time of the War of
the Roses - civil wars (1455-1485) between the royal house of Lancaster
(whose emblem was a red rose) and the royal house of York (whose emblem
was a white rose). King Richard III and the Yorkists were defeated at
Bosworth on 22 August 1485 by the future Henry VII.
The two roses
were combined to make the Tudor rose (a red rose with a white centre) by
Henry VII when he married Elizabeth of York
The Symbol of the Irish Shamrock
The Irish shamrock is a three-leafed old white clover, from the Trifolium minus and other species. The term shamrock is derived from the Irish seamrog.The shamrock is said to represent the Christian Trinity – the unity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit – in its three leaves.
The Symbol of the Scottish Thistle .The thistle is a prickly-leaved purple flower which was first used in the fifteenth century as a symbol of defence.The Scottish thistle is the national flower of Scotland, although thistle is the common name given to a number of flowering plant species in the Asteraceae plant family. The Scottish thistle is widely characterized by a purple flower, sharp, spiky leaves and prickles (or thorns). Although the exact history surrounding the adoption of the thistle as the Scottish national flower is vague, it is commonly believed that the thistle is an ancient Celtic symbol representing nobility of character
The Symbol of the Welsh Daffodil
The daffodil (Narcissus) has become the accepted symbol of Wales, although there is little substantial evidence as to the reasons behind this symbolism. It is traditional to wear a daffodil in Wales on St David's Day. The daffodil is a British spring flower, although there are many species of daffodils grown around the world too. Daffodils have a central trumpet and are usually yellow in color, although some cultivars are white with golden colored trumpets.
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8.STYLIZED LILY
Stylized lily is the national flower of
Italy. The other flowers like lotus,tulip also belong to this group.
Actually, lily flowers or lilium candidum was known to be the most significant flower symbol for Christians and that they indicate purity. Also, Madonna lily became popular as the symbol of purity associated to virgins
In Greek poetry, lily flowers signified tenderness and they were also referred to as the voice of muses. There is even a Greek myth that says how lily was born from the milk of the goddess Hera. Up until now, lily flowers still symbolize pure and virginal love in the Christian world.
The first description of lily flowers can be traced back from the Chinese Middle Ages, where lily plant blossoms until late autumn and there were three shades, which include red, purple, and yellow
Other types of lily flowers, such as Lilium longiflorum, L. candidum, and oriental lilies are highly scented, but in white shade only. Asiatic lilies, on the other hand, are extremely colored; unfortunately they have no scent at all. The availability of lily flowers is all year round. In China alone, some flowers served as lucky charms, while others were believed to avert the evil eye
Lily flowers are among those to have interesting properties. There is a fascinating historical account of lilies that says people were interested in them due to their anti-toxic properties and their ability to cure depression.
In Europe, lily flowers were also used as remedy for many kinds of sicknesses and diseases.People have cultivated the lily for at least three millennium.Until the 1500s, however, the Madonna Lily remained the only known variety of the plant outside of Asia.
Lilies of different kinds are commonly found all across the globe. Lilies come in different shapes, sizes and colors.All species of lilies belong to the genus Lilium. The genus consists of more than 100 species of lilies. White lily, Easter lily, tiger lily and calla lily are the most common or widely known species of lily. Lilies are found in Europe, India, Japan, the USA, and Canada. In short, these pretty flowers are found in nearly all parts of the world. In fact, it is one of the most common flowers found in the continent of Europe.
Nearly all the white lilies are scented. Most of the other colored varieties are completely devoid of any perfume or scent. But, the tiger lily is an exception as it has a sweet scent.
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9.CHAMOMILE
Chamomile is the national flower of
Russia it is a common name for several daisy like plants of the family asterraceae. It is commonly used to help with sleep.
Chamomile species are plants that belong to the genus Anthemis of the Sunflower or Asteraceae family
Chamomile is one of the oldest of all herbs, dating back to ancient Egyptians. It is both a pretty flower and an ancient healer.This delicate flower is dried and drank as tea – or used as an extract topically.
Many drink the herb tea because it is said to have anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic properties that help reduce cramping and indigestion.
This versatile herb is also recognized as a natural healing treatment that helps rejuvenate the skin. Chamomile was supposedly dedicated to the sun by the Egyptians because of its curative value in the treatment of ague. Dried chamomile flower is an age-old medicinal drug known in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome.
Chamomile's popularity grew throughout the Middle Ages, when people turned to it as a remedy for numerous medical complaints - nausea, nervous complaints, children's ailments, skin diseases and so on. The name is Greek This translates as “Kamai melon” which means earth apple. this is probably due to its apple like aroma,The plants actual inci name is Nobilis. this means noble or noted, which refers to its healing virtues.
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10.LOTUS
Lotus is the national flower of
India.It symbolizes spirituality,fruitfulness,wealth,knowledge and illumination.Spiritually, the lotus symbolizes the purity of mind and heart.
The Indian lotus flower is the national flower of India, and has many associations with the Hindu gods, religion and literature. Its seeds, leaves, flowers and roots are all edible, and are frequently used in a variety of Asian foods and medicines.In Asia, the petals are sometimes used for garnish, while the large leaves are used as a wrap for food.
The scientific name for the Indian lotus is Nelumbo nucifera. It is a water flower, and is perennial in tropical climates, flowering every year.The roots of the lotus grow in the soil of ponds and river bottoms, while the leaves and flowers float on top of the water's surface.
The leaves of the lotus are large, green and paddle-shaped and can grow over 20 inches high. The flowers, always pink, have multiple layers of long, blade-shaped petals and can grow up to 8 inches across. The plant itself can grow up to 60 inches high and can spread up to 9 feet horizontally.
The dried seed pods are very distinctive: They are large, gray-brown, roughly rounded pods with multiple holes for seeds, and are frequently used in dried flower arrangement.The lotus flower represents purity of mind and body in both Hindi and Buddhist religions, and is frequently seen in the art of Buddhism, Hinduism and other Japanese and Chinese traditions
The Lotus is a sacred flower for Buddhists.The Lotus flower is quoted extensively in Puranic and Vedic literature.The Lotus is one of the eight auspicious signs of Buddhism - an eight petalled lotus used in Buddhist mandalas symbolizes cosmic harmony, a thousand petalled Lotus, spiritual illumination. A bud symbolizes potential. The well-known Buddhist mantra, "Om mane padme," refers to the jewel in the lotus, enlightenment.
In Egyptian mythology, the Lotus is associated with the sun, because it bloomed by day and closed by night. The Lotus is even believed to have given birth to the sun.
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11.RED CARNATION
The national flower of
Spain.Scientifically known as Dianthus caryophyllus is historically, rich, meaningful flower choice.The word Dianthus means flower of love or flower of god.
The flower is thought to be originally from the Mediterranean area of the world. The name of the flower is believed by some to be originated from the word “corone” which mean floral garland.
It is sometimes also referred to as “dianthus” (dios= god Zeus and anthos= flower), a scientific name given by the Greek botanist Theopharastus. Carnations are thus “The Flowers of God”. The ancient Greeks and Romans cultivated these flowers specifically for decorative purposes like for use in garlands, wreaths and other decor projects. In ancient Rome this flower were known as “Jove’s Flower” as a tribute to one of their beloved gods.
According to Christian legend, these flowers appeared on earth from Mary’s tear at Jesus’s carrying of the cross.Some species of carnation are highly fragrant. Carnations are exotic to Australia, but have been commercially grown as a flower crop since 1954.
Carnation is a perennial plant that comes in many colors including yellow, purple, mauve, maroon, red, peach, pink and white,Carnation flower, scientific name Dianthus caryophyllus, is taxonomically classified under family Caryophyllaceae of the order Caryophyllales.
A herbaceous perennial plant, carnation can grow to a height of about 80 cm from the ground. Flowers are sweetly scented and bloom singly or in groups of 3 - 5 together. The petals may be arranged in a single or overlapping manner.
The traditional meaning of carnation is admiration, love and fascination. Nevertheless, different colors of carnation are associated with varied meanings. For example; a white carnation expresses good luck, a pink carnation denotes a mother's love or reminiscence, and a red carnation portrays passion. Striped carnation, on the other hand, are used to send refusal message
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| dahlia |
12.DAHLIA
Dahlia is the national flower of
Mexico and is referred as the valley flower.
Dahlia pinnata is the national flower of Mexico. Dahlias originated from the mountainous regions of Mexico and Central America and Colombia. Dahlia pinnata is a genus of bushy, summer and autumn flowering plant. Dahlia pinnata flowers are species having tuberous roots and showy rayed variously colored flower heads.
Dahlias originated in mountainous areas of Mexico. A Swedish botanist discovered the flowers. Nowadays, there are almost 2,000 varieties of dahlias, many of which have been bred for their aesthetic characteristics.
Pronounced DAY-lee-a, dahlias were first recorded by Westerners in 1615, when they were called by their Mexican name, acoctli. Dahlia, in botanical terms, is a Mexican genus of perennial garden composites with large brightly coloured flowers and tuberous roots. The name of this flower or plant originates from the name of the Swedish botanist Andreas Daul (1751-89). The flower, available in an assorted range of colours is a gardener’s favourite, and is popularly attached with notions of dignity, elegance and good taste
The native forms are quite simple and daisy-like, but breeding has resulted in some wonderful flower forms, including complete globes full of petals (pompoms), spiky and spidery forms (cactuses), and ones with curled tubes of petals like sea anemones. Dahlias and chrysanthemums with many-petalled flowers are closely related and often hard to tell apart. Dahlias have hollow stems, with raised joints where the leaves attach. Their leaves are smooth, usually with points, whereas chrysanthemum leaves are soft, with rounded edges.
Dahlia's are a summer flower, and are available between June and October. The National Collection of dahlias is held at Varfell Farm, Long Rock, Penzance,
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| Mugungwha |
13.ROSE OF SHARON
Hibiscus syriacus is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, native to much of Asia (though not, as Linnaeus thought, Syria, in spite of the name he gave it). Common names include Rose of Sharon (especially in North America), rose mallow (United Kingdom) and St Joseph's rod (Italy).The Hibiscus syriacus also know as Rose of Sharon is the National Flower of South Korea. It is called Mugunghwa in Korean. The name comes from Mugung which means immortality. The flower is also the National Emblem of South Korea that appears on many official documents.
Every year from July to October the Mugunghwa blossoms in Korea and you can see it everywhere. Koreans have a strong love for this flower and a reference is written into the national anthem of South Korea.
The flower was first referenced in text in Korea over 1,400 years ago.The first record of the Rose of Sharon (mugunghwa) grown in Korea is mentioned in an article produced 1,400 years ago. A mythological fiction, Xuanzhongji (Hanja), written in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (Hanja) of China mentions, "The Land of Wisemen is spread for 1,000 li where mugungwha flowers bloom plentifully. The name "mugungwha" was first used by the poet Lee Gyu-bo (1168 – 1241) of Goryeo Dynasty.
ibiscus is a diverse genus made up of roughly 220 species of annuals, herbaceous perennials, shrubs, subshrubs, and trees. Hibiscus have been cultivated for centuries. The name 'Hibiscus' comes from hibiskos, the old Greek name for the common marsh mallow. The most commonly grown species is Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, which means China Rose.
Hibiscus are large, flat, conspicuous, trumpet-shaped flowers. Hiscus flowers have five petals, ranging from white to pink, red, purple or yellow. The Hisbiscus petals range in size from 4-15 cm broad. Hibiscus are native to the tropical region of Asia, and tend to grow in wet or swampy areas. Hibiscus is a large genus of about 200-220 species of flowering plants.
Many plants of this family are useful ornamentally, while some are also sources of fiber, food, and medicine.Hibiscus tea is caffeine free, with a unique, delicious taste. It is distinctive, vibrant, with a natural color, and is rich in Vitamin C. Hibiscus tea has a pleasant fragrance, and is known to be a natural body refrigerant in North Africa. The Egyptians believed that tea made with red hibiscus flowers and sepals could induce licentious cravings in women. As a result, for many centuries Egyptian women were forbidden to drink Hibiscus tea.
The most popular and conspicuous use for hibiscus flowers is decorative, with other uses being for cooking in herbal teas, and for garnishing.
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14.GOLDEN WATTLE FLOWER
The national flower of
Australia,(acacia pycantha) it is a tree which flowers in late winter and spring producing a mass of fragrant fluffy,golden flowers.
Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha) is Australia's national flower. The Golden Wattle blooms in spring, - beginning September - in Australia, with large fluffy, yellow, sweet smelling flower heads.The Golden Wattle tree, is a shrub of about 4-8 metres. The shrubs and trees genus, Acacia comes from the Pea Family (Fabaceae) and is originally Gondwanian. About 1300 species of Acacia abound worldwide, with about 950 of them being native to Australia. The Golden Wattle features prominently on the Australian coat of arms.
The tiny Golden Wattle flowers have five very small petals, almost hidden by the long stamens, and are arranged in dense rounded or elongated clusters. The Golden Wattle flowers are yellow in most species, whitish in some, and are widely cultivated as ornamentals. In Australia, Acacias are called Wattles as they were believed to have been used by the early settlers to make the wattle and daub houses. Even several years old Golden Wattle seeds germinate, provided the outer covering of the seed is sufficiently abraded for water to penetrate.
The largest Golden wattle is the Blackwood Wattle (Arcacias melanoxylon), which is found within the eastern and southern parts of Australia.
Golden Wattle occurs in south-eastern Australia from South Australia’s southern Eyre Peninsula into western Victoria and northwards into inland areas of southern New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
Golden Wattle has been grown in temperate regions around the world for the tannin in its bark, which provides the highest yield of all the wattles. The scented flowers have been utilised for perfume making.
The Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha) is now the official floral emblem of Australia, wattle blossoms are to be found on the Australian Coat of Arms, and the Order of Australia is in the shape of a single wattle blossom. Australian Olympic athletes wear wattle inspired green and gold uniforms
pycnantha: this botanical name is derived from the Greek pycnos (meaning close, thick, crowded) and anthos (flower). It alludes to the compact flower heads that characteristically contain many densely-arranged flowers.
The common name Golden Wattle due to an account of its distinctive bright golden blossoms, Other common names that have in the past been applied to this species include Broad-leaved Wattle (South Australia), Green Wattle, Black Wattle (now the Standard Name for A. mearnsii) and Witch (Aborigines of Lake Hindmarsh Station, Victoria).
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| Maple flower |
15.MAPLE FLOWER
The flower or leaf of maple tree is the national flower of
Canada.The flowers are usually red ,green, and yellow in colour which flowers in late winter and spring.
The scientific name of sugar maple is Acer saccharummaple trees are found in almost all places in the United States.It grows in abundance throughout South Ontario, Nova Scotia, New England, Texas, Georgia, Canada, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic states
The normal height of maple trees ranges between 70 to 100 feet. The trees have an average diameter of 5 feet. The trees when grown under optimal condition can even exceed the height of 100 feet. During the initial years of its growth the bark appears dark gray in color but matured trees have a very rough textured dark brown colored bark
Sugar maple has singlet leaves that are dark green in color. The undersurface of the leaves are comparatively less dark. The size of the leaves lengthwise is 3-5 inches and they are very smooth. The buds are arranged on the twigs in an opposite fashion and are pointed sharp, appearing brown in color. The color of the flowers ranges from pale yellow to greenish yellow and they are arranged in clusters. The plant is monoecious containing both male and female reproductive organs. The male flower is pistillate while the female is staminate.
The tree normally flourishes during the month of January within temperatures ranging from 0 to 50 °F. Sugar maple is also adapted to summer temperatures prevalent in those geographical locations. It can tolerate summer temperatures of 90 to 100 °F.
Sap products such as maple sugar, maple syrup and maple candies constitute the best-known sugar maple products. As a hardwood, this tree is also well suited to producing musical instruments, furniture and wooden household objects like rolling pins.
All maples are deciduous, losing their leaves at some point during the year, usually in the cooler temperatures of fall or winter. Their flat, broad leaves are always arranged in opposite pairs on the twigs and they have obvious pointed lobes and can have further large teeth to make them look more ornate.
The Leaf of Maple is an official symbol of Canada. Particularly, the
maple leaf, as a Canadian symbol, was first used in early 18th century
and till now is depicted on its current and previous flags, the penny,
and on the coat of arm.
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| tulip |
16.TULIP
Tulip is the national flower of
Netherland it belong to liliaceae and are spring blooming perennials.To mark the occassion tulip festivals are celebrated in spring.
Tulips, tulip fields and flower bulbs are typically Dutch. Yet, tulips do not originate from the Netherlands. The first tulip bulbs were imported from Turkey to the Netherlands, where they proved to grow extremely well on Dutch soil.
Tulip is a flower in the genus Tulipa, which comprises of about 150 bulbous species.
The colorful and attractive tulip flowers consist of three petals and three sepals. There are also six petaloid tepals, which are marked with darker markings near the base of the flower.Tulip flowers generally have 2-6 leaves; however some species have up to 12 leaves.
Usually, tulips have one flower per stem, but a few species have up to 4 flowers in a single stem.Tulips come in a wide range of vibrant colors, like red, yellow, orange, purple, pink and many more.
The average height of a tulip plant ranges from 10-70 centimeters.Tulips are accessible within November to May and they have a life span of 3-7 days.
Tulips originate from mountainous areas enjoying temperate climates. They are best grown in climates having a long, cool spring and early summers.Tulips grow wild over a great province from Asia Minor through Siberia to China.
The Turks of the Ottoman Empire cultivated and hybridized Tulips first. Europe believed Tulips as the symbol of the Ottoman Empire historically.The vibrant tulip flowers are one of the most popular spring flowers of all time.
Tulip plant has been cultivated for as much as 500 years. Tulips are the third most popular flowers world-wide after that only to the Rose and Chrysanthemum. These vibrant flowers are available in an unbelievable variety of colors, heights, and flower shapes. Some Tulips are even odorous.
The word tulip, which earlier appeared in English in forms such as tulipa or tulipant, entered the language by way of French: tulipe and its obsolete form tulipan or by way of Modern Latin tulīpa, from Ottoman Turkish tülbend ("muslin" or "gauze"), and is ultimately derived from the Persian:delband ("Turban"), this name being applied because of a perceived resemblance of the shape of a tulip flower to that of a turban.
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17.MELATI, MOON ORCHID,RAFFLESIA All these three flowers are national flowers of
Indonesia.Melati is a type of jasmine, the one of the most important wedding flower of Indonesia, especially in the Islands of java.The Rafflesia is said to be queen of parasites and biggest flower on earth.
The government of Indonesia officially declared Moon Orchid (Phalaenopsis Amabilis), Melati (Jasminum Sambac) and Rafflesia (Rafflesia Arnoldi Indonesia), as the national flowers of the country.
Each of the flowers is blessed with its own qualities-The Moon Orchid is one of the longest blooming orchids, where as Jasminum Sambac which symbolizes the beauty of a girl, is commonly used in religious or cultural ceremony especially in Java and Bali and on the other hand Rafflesia is noted for producing the largest individual flower on earth.
Jasminum Sambac is a species of jasmine native to southern Asia, in India, Philippines, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. Common names include Arabian Jasmine, Mogra (Hindi), Kampupot, Melati (Malay and Indonesian Language), Sampaguita (Tagalog), and Mallipu (Tamil).It is an evergreen vine or shrub reaching up to 1-3 m tall. The leaves are opposite or in whorls of three, simple (not pinnate, like most other jasmines), ovate, 4-12.5 cm long and 2-7.5 cm broad. The flowers are produced in clusters of 3-12 together, strongly scented, with a white corolla 2-3 cm diameter with 5-9 lobes.
In Indonesia, the flower symbolizes purity, eternal love and nobility. It also symbolizes the beauty of a girl. The flower is commonly used in religious or cultural ceremony especially in Java and Bali. It is nicknamed puspa bangsa (nation flower or people flower) by the government.
Rafflesia arnoldii is a member of the genus Rafflesia. It is noted for producing the largest individual flower on earth. It occurs only in the rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo in the Indonesia Rafflesia grow in the jungles of southeast Asia, many of them threatened or endangered. Rafflesia arnoldii is the largest; its flower attains a diameter of nearly a meter (3 ft) and can weigh up to 11 kilograms (24 lb).It lives as a parasite on the Tetrastigma vine, as its host, which grows only in primary (undisturbed) rainforests. While many parasites appear like normal plants, Rafflesia lacks any observable leaves, roots, or even stems.
Phalaenopsis amabilis (Moon Orchid)EnlargePhalaenopsis amabilis (Moon Orchid)Most are epiphytic shade plants; a few are lithophytes. In the wild they are typically found below the canopies of moist and humid lowland forests, protected against direct sunlight, but equally in seasonally dry or cool environments. The species have adapted individually to these three habitats.Phalaenopsis shows a monopodial growth habit. An erect growing rhizome produces from the top one or two alternate, thick and fleshy, elleptical leaves a year. The older, basal leaves drop off at the same rate. The plant retains in this way four to five leaves a year.
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18.EDELWEISS
Edelweiss is the national flower of
Switzerland.The lion's foot is the originally a plant of steppe of Asia.
Of all the Edelweiss (Edelweiss) varieties and those close relatives in the North American Antennaria family, Leontopodium alpinum is the most beautiful and sought after in the World.
Leontopodium or Lions foot, is originally a plant of the Steppe of Asia. Found there in more than 30 forms, it is well adapted to climatic extremes. Its deep fibrous roots and the felt like covering of its leaves protect it from drought, the ravages of winds and the potentially damaging sun shine.
Leaves and flowers are covered with white hairs and appear woolly (tomentose). Flowering stalks of Edelweiss can grow to a size of 3–20 cm (in cultivation, up to 40 cm). Each flower consists of five to six small yellow flower heads (5 mm) surrounded by leaflets in star form with about 10–12 petals, arranged in a circle. If you look under a microscope or magnifying glass, you will notice that they are covered with silvery hairs (trihomi), which are so twisted and plaited that mask the green color of leaves. These hairs are dead cells with cell gaps and air when the light is reflected from them, seem silvery white. The flowers are in bloom between July and September.
Edelweiss grows in inaccessible places in the high areas of 2000–2900 m altitude. There are 30 forms of Edelweiss. It can be found all over the world in high, cool mountain areas, but is most often seen in Germany, Italy, Austria, and Switzerland. It prefers to grow in high altitude, from 1700 to 2700 meters.
The Edelweiss will flower year after year but must reseed itself. Continuous picking of the flowers from the same plant will cause it to die off.
Royalty in Europe often used a picture of the plant in their coat of arms, hence the term lion's foot. (A lion is associated with royalty because of its power and grace.)
The symbolic meanings of the edelweiss flower are daring, courage and
noble purity. These meanings are derived from the plant’s ability to
grow in harsh mountain climates and from its pure white coloring.
Edelweiss is full of anti-oxidants, and other compounds that are said to help in the ageing process. It is also used in sun block, moisturizer, and anti diarrhea medications. It is even being hailed in the scientific world as a natural medication to help with vascular problems.
The edelweiss has had cultural significance to military operations in the Alps. In 1907, the Austrian-Hungarian Army made the edelweiss the symbol of its Alpine divisions. A metal badge depicted the flower on soldiers' caps. During World War II, German soldiers stationed in the Alps sought edelweiss to wear on their uniforms. Edelweiss was considered a symbol of bravery because it was dangerous and difficult to climb up to the high, craggy areas where the flowers grew to obtain them.
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19.CORN POPPY.
Corn poppy is also called field poppy or Flanders poppy (papava rhoeas) is the national flower of
Poland.
The national flower of Poland is corn poppy (Papaver Rhoeas) or red poppy. It is a flower that has vivid red four petals, most commonly with a black spot at their base. In the northern hemisphere, it is a variable annual plant and generally flowers in late spring.
The poppy flower can also symbolize beauty, fertility and eternal life. It was a funeral flower for the ancient Egyptians and used as a shrine flower by the Greeks.
A red poppy denotes pleasure, a white poppy is used to console and a yellow poppy can signify wealth and success.
The field poppy, Papaver rhoeas, is synonymous with the trenches of Flanders and remembrance of the fallen.
It has become a symbol of tribute to British and Commonwealth men and women who have died in conflicts around the world.
The Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) science and advisory team have discovered some interesting facts about the field poppy.
The species name, rhoeas, comes from the Greek. Mecon rhoias is mentioned in Theophrastus’ Historia Plantarum (c. 300 BC).
According to Galen (a Roman medical writer in the 1st century AD) the name alludes to the quickness with which the petals fall. The Celts used to call field poppies ‘thunder flowers’ because they believed they would open just before a thunderstorm.
Poppy seeds can lay dormant for hundreds of years.
Field poppies can be picked but to last in a vase they need to have their stem bottoms seared with a naked flame. Their sap is milky like the Opium.
Papaver rhoeas, has been considered poisonous due to the presence of the alkaloid rhoedine, although it can be eaten in small quantities in salads or made into soup with no ill effect.
According to A Modern Herbal by Mrs M. Grieve (1931), field poppy seeds were used in Flanders and several parts of Germany to create a substitute for olive oil.
Wild poppies can be attacked by blackfly but otherwise they are a relatively pest-free plants.
Field poppies are an excellent pollen source for foraging honey and bumble bees.
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| redpoppy |
20.REDPOPPY
The red poppy are the national flower of
Belgium.
The national flower is the red poppy. The reason why is that in World War one between the German & Allied armies there were strips of land (Flanders, Belgium) known as "No Mans Land" and the only thing that was able to survive on this land was the poppy .
The red poppy is native to Europe. It is common to see red poppies growing in agricultural fields and it is sometimes confused with actual crops.
The red poppy is a variable annual and grows in the spring time. If the weather is warm enough red poppies can spring up during the fall season.
The red poppy became a symbol for fallen soldiers sometime around World War I and is popular on Remembrance Day. The red poppy has also been popularized in song and poem. John McCrae wrote about the red poppy in the poem "In Flanders Fields" and the red poppy is referred to in the Polis war song "Czerwone maki na Monte Cassino."
The red poppy has potential to become a crop and its seeds are used to make bread dough, decorate bread and used to make syrups.
The American Legion uses the red poppy as an official symbol and has adopted it as the organization's memorial flower.
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21.LINNEA
Linnea is the national flower of
Sweden.Linnea burealis is commonly known as the twin flower from its appearance was a favorite of Carl Linnaeus founder of the modern system of binomial nomenclature for whom it was named after.
Linnea (Linnea Borealis) The flowers are pink, bell-like, very fragrant and grow in pairs. Linnea Borealis or Twinflower is the national flower of Sweden. Named after Linnaeus (the Swedish 'father of taxonomy'), Linnea is a very delicate wild plant - just about 1 in. high - growing in the deep shadow of Northern spruce forests. The plant has two flowers on top of each very thin stem. Foliage is in the form of creeping runners growing in deep moss. The plant's shallow roots and creeping low stems prefer the open shade of pine woods. The twinflower prefers cooler temperatures of the northern regions. It has an intoxicating sweet fragrance.
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22.BERGFRUE
Bergfrue is the national flower of
Norway , it is a species of edible plant that is very commonly found all over the Arctic and Alps.
Saxifraga cotyledon, the pyramidal saxifrage, occurs in the mountains of Europe and has rosettes about 20 centimetres (8 in) across of tongue-shaped leaves, beaded but not toothed. In May or June the tall panicles of white flowers, branched and pyramidal in outline, may reach 60 cm (24 in). It is one of Norway's two national flowers (chosen in 1935).
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| orchid |
23.ORCHID
Orchid is the national flower of
Venezuela, it is also known as Easter orchid or flor de maya,can be found in purple,pink or red.It blooms in the April and may and was declared as Venezuela's national flower in the year of 1951.
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| edelweiss |
24.EDELWEISS.
Edelweiss is the national flower of
Austria.In german edel means noble and weiss means white.
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25.TURKEY TULIP
It is national flower of
Turkey,festivals are celebrated during the blooming period of tulips.There is a period of time, they called it as tulip era to mark there was abundance of blooming of tulip at that time.
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