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Language of flowers – cryptological communication through the use or arrangement of flowers; Hanakotoba, also known as 花言葉 – Japanese form of the language of flowers; List of national flowers – flowers that represent specific geographic areas
Since Venezuela's diversity of flora and fauna is remarkable, the government also officially declared these national symbols: [2] The national flower is the orchid Cattleya mossiae, known as flor de Mayo ("May flower"). It was first discovered in the northern land in 1849 and was given the status of national flower on 23 May 1951.
Common name Scientific name Image Year Alabama: Camellia (state flower) Camellia japonica: 1959 (clarified 1999) [1] Oak-leaf hydrangea (state wildflower) Hydrangea quercifolia: 1999 [2] Alaska: Forget-me-not: Myosotis alpestris: 1917 [3] American Samoa: Paogo (Ulafala) Pandanus tectorius: 1973 [4] Arizona: Saguaro cactus blossom: Carnegiea ...
A symbol of friendship and innocence, daisies might just be one of the sweetest and most cheerful flowers around. The classic white and yellow colors will brighten anyone's day.
May 14. Bond With Your Dog Day. International Chihuahua Appreciation Day. National Buttermilk Biscuit Day. National Dance Like A Chicken Day. National Decency Day. May 15. Bring Flowers to Someone Day
The symbols were recognized and signed into law by the Maine Legislature and governor of Maine and are officially listed in the Maine Laws in article 1, chapter 9. [ 2 ] The oldest symbols, the state flag and the state seal , were adopted in 1820, [ 3 ] and the most recent additions to the list were, the state song of the 21st century, My Sweet ...
Cattleya trianae (Lind. & Rchb. fil), also known as Flor de Mayo ("May flower") or "Christmas orchid", [1] is a plant of the family Orchidaceae.It grows as an epiphytic orchid, with succulent leaves, endemic to Colombia where it was nominated as the national flower in November 1936.
The best known modern May Day traditions, observed both in Europe and North America, include dancing around the maypole and crowning the Queen of May. Fading in popularity since the late 20th century is the tradition of giving of "May baskets", small baskets of sweets or flowers, usually left anonymously on neighbours' doorsteps.