In a number of countries, plants have been chosen as symbols to represent specific geographic areas. Some countries have a country-wide floral emblem; others in addition have symbols representing subdivisions. Different processes have been used to adopt these symbols – some are conferred by government bodies, whereas others are the result of informal public polls. The term floral emblem, which refers to flowers specifically, is primarily used in Australia and Canada. In the United States, the term state flower is more often used.
Country | Flower |
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Australia | Golden Wattle |
Argentina | Cattleya orchid |
Austria | Edelweiss |
Bangladesh | White Water Lily |
Belgium | Azalea, Red or corn poppy |
Bermuda | Blue-eyed grass |
Bolivia | Inca magic flower |
Brazil | Cattleya orchid |
Bulgaria | Rose |
Canada | Maple leaf, Rose as symbol of England, Fleur-de-lis for France |
Ceylon | Wesak orchid |
Chile | Copihue |
China | Narcissus, Peony, Plum flower, |
Colombia | Mayflower orchid (or Christmas orchid) |
Costa Rica | Flor de San Sebastian |
Cuba | Ginger lily |
Czech Republic | Rose (traditional), Carnation (popular), Linden tree |
Denmark | Red Clover |
Ecuador | White nun orchid, Rose |
Egypt | Lotus or Water Lily |
England | Red tudor rose |
Estonia | Blue Cornflower |
Ethiopia | Calla |
Finland | Lily of the valley |
France | Lily |
Germany | None |
Greece | Guernsey lily |
Holland | Tulip |
Hong Kong | Bauhinia Blakeana |
Hungary | Tulip |
India | Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) |
Indonesia | Melati jasmine, Moon orchid |
Iran | Rose |
Iraq | Rose |
Ireland | Shamrock |
Italy | Poppy or White Lily |
Jamaica | Lignum Vitae (Guiacum officinale) |
Japan | Chrysanthemum |
Jordan | Black Iris |
Korea | Rose of Sharon |
Laos | Rice |
Latvia | Oxeye Daisy |
Libya | Pomegranate Blossom |
Lithuania | Rue (Ruta) |
Luxembourg | Rose |
Malagasy Republic | Traveler’s tree |
Malaysia | Hibiscus |
Maldives | Rose |
Mexico | Dahlia |
Monaco | Carnation |
Nepal | Rhododendron |
Netherlands | Calendula (official), Orange tulip (popular) |
New Zealand | Kowhai |
Nicaragua | Sacuanjoche or May Flower |
Northern Ireland | Shamrock |
Norway | Heather |
Pakistan | Jasmine |
Panama | Dove orchid (or Holy Ghost orchid) |
Paraguay | Jasmine-of-the-Paraguay, Orange blossom |
Persia | Rose |
Peru | Inca magic flower |
Philippines | Sampagita Jasmine |
Poland | Cornflower |
Portugal | Lavender |
Russia | Chamomile, Daisy |
Rumania | Dog rose |
San Marino | Cyclamen |
Scotland | Thistle |
Singapore | Orchid: Vanda Miss Joaquim |
Slovenia | Carnation |
South Africa | King Protea |
South Korea | Hibiscus |
Spain | Red carnation, Pomegranate |
Sweden | Twinflower |
Switzerland | Edelweiss |
Turkey | Rose (traditional), Tulip (popular) |
Uruguay | Ceibo, Cockspur coral |
Vatican City | Easter lily |
Venezuela | Orchid |
Wales | Leek and Daffodil |
Yemen | Arabian coffee |
Yugoslavia | Lily of the Valley |
United States | Rose |
Zimbabwe | Flame Lily |