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2. Keukenhof - Wikipedia

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   According to the official website, Keukenhof Park covers an area of 32 hectares (79 acres) and approximately 7 million flower bulbs are planted in the gardens annually. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] While it is widely known for its tulips , Keukenhof also features numerous other flowers, including hyacinths , daffodils , lilies , roses , carnations and irises .

3. It's Official: We Found the 40 Prettiest Flowers in the World

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   Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) Few flowers are also religious symbols, but the sacred lotus qualifies. It sits just above the water like a peaceful pink boat, while its stalk and roots reach deep ...

4. Basket of Flowers (Fabergé egg) - Wikipedia

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   The invoice issued by Fabergé in 1901 specifies: "Easter egg, white enamel. Basket with bouquet of wild flowers, with 4176 rose-cut diamonds and 10 pearls" (English translation). For years it was believed that the piece had no pearls and that they might have been connected with a possible surprise.

5. Boutonnière - Wikipedia

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   The word boutonnière derives from the French word for "buttonhole flower". Similar to a wedding bouquet, in the 16th century, boutonnières were used to ward off bad luck and evil spirits. It was also used to keep bad scents away and was believed to protect against diseases. In the 18th century, however, many wore boutonnières as fashion ...

6. National flower of the Republic of China - Wikipedia

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   The mudan (Paeonia suffruticosa) was referred to as the "national flower" of China during the Ming and Qing era. [5] It was still recognised by many to be the national flower during the Beiyang government era, [5] [6] amidst calls to designate other flowers such as the Chrysanthemum to be the national symbol.

7. Flowering plant - Wikipedia

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   Flowering plants are plants that bear flowers and fruits, and form the clade Angiospermae (/ ˌ æ n dʒ i ə ˈ s p ər m iː /), [5] [6] commonly called angiosperms.They include all forbs (flowering plants without a woody stem), grasses and grass-like plants, a vast majority of broad-leaved trees, shrubs and vines, and most aquatic plants.