Most countries have their own national flowers, and some famous flowers are respected by many countries, such as the United States, Britain, Spain, Luxembourg, and Bulgaria all chose roses to be their national flower. Let's learn about the national flowers of various countries.
1. Jasmine (Philippines / Tunisia)
Jasmine is the national flower of the Philippines and Tunisia. On February 1st, 1943, the Governor General in the Philippines announced that Jasmine was selected as the flower of the Philippines after several considerations. After the independence and autonomy of the Philippines, the thousand island country still designated jasmine, a symbol of purity and eternal love, as the national flower. In Tunisia, women's hair is decorated with jasmine flowers to make it attractive. The white jasmine flower is a symbol of attachment, showing loveliness and modesty. The popularity of beauty and aroma makes it the national flower of Tunisia.
2. Iris (France / Algeria, etc.)
The national flower of France is iris. France is a country of flowers. Its capital, Paris, is known as the "flower capital". The French regard iris as a symbol of purity. Its flowers are like the flying posture of a dove, symbolizing the "Holy Spirit". Iris is a brilliant flower in spring. It is the most famous and popular garden plant in the warm tropical regions of central and southern Europe and Asia. Besides France, iris is also the national flower of Algeria and Croatia.
3. Hibiscus (South Korea / Haiti, etc.)
The national flower of Korea is hibiscus, which has been a famous hedge plant since ancient times. The flower is very beautiful and has a long flowering period. It is extremely tough and vibrant. It is a flower with strong vitality, symbolizing the national character of the Republic of Korea, which has gone through hardships and is determined to be strong. Hibiscus flower is deeply loved by the Korean people and is designated as the national flower as a symbol of eternal beauty and happiness. Besides South Korea, Hibiscus is also the national flower of Haiti, Malaysia, Sudan, and Vanuatu.
4. Dahlia (Mexico)
The national flower of Mexico is dahlia. Mexico is the origin of Dahlia, so it can be seen everywhere. Its flowers are generous, rich, colorful and can compete with the world. Mexican President Adolfo Lopez Mateos announced that Dahlia became the official flower of Mexico on may13,1963. Mexicans regarded it as a symbol of generosity and richness. These flowers were used as food by the early native people of Mexico, and the Aztec people used these plants for medical treatment.
5. Tulips (Netherlands / Hungary, etc.)
Tulip is a world-famous bulbous flower. It is widely considered to be native to Turkey. It is regarded as a symbol of victory and beauty in Europe and America. It is the official national flower of the Netherlands, Hungary, Afghanistan, Turkey, and Kyrgyzstan. Many people know that tulip in the Netherlands has the widest planting area in the world. As early as the 16th century, Peter Klussius of the Royal Garden in Vienna got a beautiful tulip from the Austrian ambassador to Turkey and took it to the Netherlands. The whole country began to be crazy about tulips.