Interesting Facts about Flowers That You Need to Know

Flowers - these are the things which, in their own way, express the feelings and emotions an individual has for his loved ones and thus, they need to be chosen carefully and in accordance with the occasion. Flowers have a beauty that is incomparable. It just breathes romance – from the colors to the fragrance. Thus, choosing the right kind of flowers will make your loved one feel happy.

There are some facts about flowers that people don’t know about. Here are facts about 13 flowers which you don’t know about 

Tulips :-

Tulips have more than 150 species of nearly 3000 distinct varieties. They have perfectly symmetrical flower buds, and sprout from one flower bud. They appear in almost any color and only are in bloom for a maximum of 1 week during the spring. There are different colored tulips which have different meanings. They signify the arrival of spring and were, at one time, the most expensive flowers in the world. They can be replaced for onions in various recipes as tulip petals are edible. Even in a vessel, tulips tend to twist and bend and grow towards the light.

• Birds of Paradise :-


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The birds of paradise flowers is one of the most famous tropical plants. They have bright orange sepals and purple petals which emerge from a light green stalk. Their scientific name is derived from Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitiz who was King George III’s queen consort. These flowers can have 36 spikes per year and generally frown in partially shady spots. They symbolize magnificence, beauty, and freedom and is native to the South American region. It is official flower of Los Angeles.

Roses :-

A fossil of the rose flower which was nearly 35 million years old, was found in Colorado. The rose flower has nearly 150 species and the ‘black rose’ found in deserts is actually dark red in color. Roses have an extremely long lifespan and was very significant to the Romans as it signified secret. There are various colored roses which convey different feelings of emotion and passion.One of the most expensive roses in the world is a multi-breed rose known as the ‘Happy Rose. You can send flowers bouquet to your loved one in Germany with the help of our child site qblumen.de to convey your feelings of love and passion.

Lisianthus :-

Lisianthus are generally mistaken for roses. They are different from roses and are available during all seasons. They are pale green, pink, cream, and/or purple in color and generally come from Mexico and Texas. The flowers are also known as Eustoma which means ‘beautiful mouth’. It symbolizes appreciation. This flower is quite famous in Horticulture as an ornamental and pot-filled decorator. They have a single and double flower variety and can last up to 10 days. They were generally used in herbal medicine and are also called the Texas bluebells. These flowers generally don’t like the humidity.

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Carnations :-

Carnations, the flower of the Gods, are quite pretty. However, carnations are not the real name for the flower. They are actually known as Dianthus caryophyllus.

Carnations are generally edible, although, they have a bitter or bland taste. These flowers come various colors like yellow, white, red, and pink, however, their color can be changed with the addition of food coloring. White can become orange, yellow, or purple. Bogota, in Columbia, produces the largest quantities of carnations in the world. The state flower of Ohio is the scarlet carnation and the French love carnations as they can create an oil from them which protects people’s skin, relaxes muscles, and can treat hair loss.

Gerbera Daisies:-

Daisies are part of one the biggest plant families in the world and are found everywhere on Earth, with the exception of Antarctica. The name ‘daisy’ originates from ‘daes eng’ which means ‘day’s eyes’. Daisies are actually 2 flowers in one and symbolizes innocence and purity. The leaves of the daisy flowers are fully edible and they have various medicinal properties. However, daisies can become weeds as they can remain alive in inhospitable conditions and resistant to pesticides and bugs. You can send gerbera flowers to your loved one and start their day feeling fresh and light.

Lotus :-

The national flower of India, Lotus, is a scared flower which has a unique position in the mythology and art of ancient India. They appear only in two colors – pink and white. They grow in murky water with the flowers remaining above the surface of the water. It symbolizes enlightenment, knowledge, wealth, fertility, and divinity. It also symbolizes purity of mind and heart. It is the seat of Indian wealth goddess – Lakshmi. The honey of the lotus is used in the treatment of various eye diseases. You can send any of these flowers to your loved ones with the help of a reliable flowers delivery UK service.

Iris :-

The state flower of Tennessee, the Iris, appear in yellow, white, blue, and purple colors. The bearded irises have only 3 petals. The iris’s graphical representation can be found in the ‘Fluer de Lis’. This flower symbolizes power and royalty. They have a unique shape and have rich history. Irises come in beardless and bearded form. The ‘beard’ is actually a fuzzy appendage situated above the lower petals. The irises’ roots have their own fragrance.

Gladiolus :-

Gladiolus have more than 250 species. They produce trumpet shaped flowers which come in all color imaginable, with the exception of blue. They bloom in July and August. Their name means ‘little sword’ in Latin. Even though lilies and gladioli are not closely related, they are generally known as ‘sword lily’. They stand for honor, faithfulness, infatuation, and remembrance. They were used for medicinal purposes in England. They are a perennial flower with a life span of 2 years. Gladioli might induce intoxication in animals and humans.

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Crocus :-

Crocus are colorful, cup-shaped flowers which signify the coming of warm weather. They have waxy cuticle covering which helps them weather out light snow or frost. There are 2 species of crocus – giant Dutch and snow crocus. Saffron is derived from crocus and these flowers are found all over the world. The plant has 80 different species. The harvesting of crocus is quite tough since it takes nearly 85000 flowers to harvest just 1 kilo of saffron.

Sunflowers :-

The word Sunflower has been derived from the word Helianthus – Helia meaning sun and Anthus meaning flower. They symbolize adoration, loyalty, and faith. The oil collected from sunflowers can be used to soften leather, condition wounds and hair, cooking oil, medicine, animal feed, and bio-diesel. It is the national flower of Ukraine and Kansas’ state flower. The sunflower head is made up of 1000-2000 individual flowers which are joined at the base. There are more than 60 sunflower varieties, found all over the world. They also have various colors for their centers.

Lilies :-

Lilies can be found in various places around the world, but they are most prevalent in Europe. Even though they are beautiful flowers, certain species of the flower have edible bulbs. They have various meanings like purity, simplicity, flirtation, romance, royalty, wealth, and sweetness. Chinese believe lilies bring good luck and have a sweet smell to them and extremely long vase life. Cats are allergic to lilies and they are regarded as one of the top 10 flowers in the world.

Orchids :-

Orchids are bilaterally symmetric and their texture, shape, and size depend on the surroundings. They don’t have roots and can live above or below the ground. Depending on the species, orchids can remain alive for few hour or nearly 6 months. They are used for numerous purposes like medicine, spices, and perfume. They are very old plants and have been present on the plant for nearly 100 million years.

So, you see, these are some fantastic facts about 13 of the best flowers of the world. However, you need to send some of them on the same day because of their short lifespan. But, that can also be arranged with the help of a same day flowers delivery service who excel in these sort of things.

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• Tulips have more than 150 species of nearly 3000 distinct varieties.
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• They have perfectly symmetrical flower buds, and sprout from one flower bud.
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• They appear in almost any color and only are in bloom for a maximum of 1 week during the spring.
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• There are different colored tulips which have different meanings.
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• They signify the arrival of spring and were, at one time, the most expensive flowers in the world.
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• They can be replaced for onions in various recipes as tulip petals are edible.
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• Even in a vessel, tulips tend to twist and bend and grow towards the light .