The vibrant 'national flowers' of countries around the world.

(Baonghean.vn) - Just like the national flag and national anthem, the national flower is a representative flower that embodies the unique cultural characteristics of a nation. Besides its beauty, the chosen flower must also carry symbolic and spiritual significance for each country.

1- USA - Red Rose

Symbolizing life, love, devotion, beauty, and eternity, the rose was officially recognized as the national flower of the United States on November 20, 1986. The chosen variety is the most popular red rose.

2 - China - Peony

The peony is a symbol of prosperity and abundance. Since ancient times, this regal flower has been exclusively owned by the wealthy aristocracy in China. This exquisite flower, renowned throughout many dynasties, was highly prized and known as the "Queen of Flowers."

3 - South Africa - King Protea

This flower is not common even in South Africa, usually only found in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces. It has a very strong vitality and remarkable ability to regenerate.

4 - Malaysia - Hibiscus

The hibiscus flower has five bright red petals, representing the "Five National Principles"—Malaysia's national philosophy for strengthening national unity and reconciliation. The red color symbolizes courage.

5 - Thailand - Golden Shower Tree

This flower is yellow and blooms in vibrant clusters. Thai people consider the yellow color of this flower to be the color of Buddhism and glory. This flower also symbolizes unity and harmony among the Thai people.

6 - Japan - Cherry Blossoms

Although the lifespan of each petal is short, the pristine white of the flower evokes in the Japanese the image of Samurai warriors who viewed death as light as a feather. With their chivalrous spirit, life and death were often as gentle to them as cherry blossoms, falling in purity.

7 - SingaporeButOrchid

Appearing to the public in 1899, this orchid species bears the name of its creator, a female gardener named Agnes Joaquim. With its striking beauty, the Miss Joaquim orchid has captured the hearts of flower lovers and is widely cultivated in Singapore.

8 - French-Chinese Iris

This flower possesses a pure beauty and a shape resembling a bird's wing, thus it is considered a symbol of the divine. Besides its elegant beauty, the iris is also highly valued for its fragrance extracts, which are used in the creation of many high-end perfumes in France.

9 - Spain - Red pomegranate flower

For the Spanish, the pomegranate blossom is a symbol of wealth, good fortune, and prosperity. Throughout the country, whether in cities or rural areas, in the lowlands or highlands, in gardens or parks, pomegranate trees can be found everywhere.

10 - Bangladesh - White Water Lilies

In botany, water lilies are classified in the order Nymphaeales, derived from the word "numpho," referring to goddesses in Greek mythology—young, beautiful goddesses who lived in rivers, streams, ponds, and lakes.

11 - Russia - Sunflower

These flowers all turn towards the sun, towards the source of light. Even today, Russia still chooses the sunflower as its national flower because no other flower can fully capture the Russian character and soul as well as it does.

12 - Italy - Lily

Lilies are offered to the Virgin Mary as a sign of respect for her purity, which is perhaps why Italian brides like to include lilies in their wedding bouquets, and why this flower is present in many religious ceremonies.

13 - Germany - Peaceful China

This flower symbolizes gentleness, delicacy, and an indescribable shyness. Therefore, it is a symbol of passionate love. Germany chose the peace lily as its national flower as a source of inspiration for love and romance.

14 - Mexico- Cactus flowers

The cacti that blanket the country are what make Mexico unique; for the people here, cacti symbolize resilience and an indomitable spirit.

15 - Laos - Frangipani

The official symbol of the Lao People's Democratic Republic is the dok champa (plumeria). For the Lao people, the dok champa represents sincerity and joy in life.

16 - Vietnam - Lotus

The lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera) symbolizes the purity and indomitable spirit of humanity in the face of adversity. The image of the lotus flower plays a very important role in Vietnamese architecture, sculpture, and literary and artistic works spanning many centuries.

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