In mostly countries flowers have been chosen as symbols to represent specific geographic areas. They tend to represent the different geographical locations to which they or their species belong. In some countries national flowers are conferred by government bodies, whereas in other countries selection is the result of informal public polls. In countries like Canada and Australia special term is used as floral emblem, whereas in the United States, the term state flower is more often used. The list is important topic with respect to the General Awareness section.

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Further, in this article, we bring to you the list of national flowers in different countries.

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List of National Flowers in Different Countries

Given below is a list of various national flowers in different countries :

Being an aquatic flower, the lotus holds a special place in Indian history. It tends to grow in lakes and ponds and holds a special yet sacred place in the mythology of ancient India. In the Hindu holy book of Bhagavad Gita, the lotus has been seen as a symbol of detachment. It is even said to stand for the beauty and knowledge as Goddess Saraswati is portrayed as seated on it.

The national flower of Italy is Lily also named as Lilium (scientific name) Asiatic lily, Oriental lily and stylized lily. It belongs to Liliaceae family Their bulbs (a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure) can be planted in spring for come into flower the same year, or in fall for bloom the coming year. They are also grown from seeds, scales, bulbils and bulblets.

Australia’s national floral emblem is the golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha Benth). When in flower, the golden wattle displays the national colours, green and gold. As one species of a large genus of flora growing across Australia, the golden wattle is a symbol of unity. Wattle is ideally suited to withstand Australia’s droughts, winds and bushfires. The resilience of wattle represents the spirit of the Australian people.

Japan’s National flower is the Cherry Blossom, which is also known as the Sakura in Japanese. It welcomes the arrival of Spring each year and is a symbol of renewal and hope. Interesting fact about Cherry Blossoms and Japenese culture is that during cherry blossom season you’ll often see people having picnics underneath the cherry blossom trees. This is called “hanami” or “flower viewing” and it’s a custom that dates back many centuries