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Baill. [ 1 ][ 2 ] Tabernanthe iboga (iboga) is an evergreen rainforest shrub native to Central Africa. A member of the Apocynaceae family indigenous to Gabon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Republic of Congo, it is cultivated across Central Africa for its medicinal and other effects. In African traditional medicine and rituals, the ...
The flower of the strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) is the national flower of Italy. The flower of the strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) is the national flower of Italy. [48] The strawberry tree is also the national tree of Italy because of its green leaves, its white flowers and its red berries, colors that recall the Italian flag. [49]
It is native throughout the cool temperate Northern Hemisphere in Asia and Europe. [4] [5] Convallaria majalis var. montana, also known as the American lily of the valley, is native to North America. [6] [7] Due to the concentration of cardiac glycosides (cardenolides), it is highly poisonous if consumed by humans or other animals. [8] [9]
National anthem "The Star-Spangled Banner" "The Star-Spangled Banner" [5] 5. National march "The Stars and Stripes Forever" "The Stars and Stripes Forever" [6] 6. Oath of Allegiance: Pledge of Allegiance [7] 7. National mammal: American Bison [8] [9] [10] 8. National bird: Bald eagle [11] 9. National flower: Rose [12] 10. National tree: Oak ...
The peony is among the longest-used flowers in Eastern culture. Along with the plum blossom, it is a traditional floral symbol of China, where the Paeonia suffruticosa is called 牡丹 (mǔdān). It is also known as 富貴花 (fùguìhuā) "flower of riches and honour" or 花王 (huawang) "king of the flowers", and is used symbolically in ...
It is an evergreen flowering shrub native to southeast Europe and southwest Asia. Hibiscus syriacus, the usual plant known by this name in North America. It is a deciduous flowering shrub native to east Asia, and the national flower of South Korea (also known as "Mugunghwa" [13] and "Althaea"). [14] [15]
Rafflesia titan Jack. Rafflesia arnoldii, the corpse flower, [2] or giant padma, [3] is a species of flowering plant in the parasitic genus Rafflesia. It is noted for producing the largest individual flower on Earth. [4] It has a strong and unpleasant odor of decaying flesh. [5] It is native to the rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo. [6]
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