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Start with A - 16 Flower Names and Types with Pictures

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  16 Flower Names and Types with Pictures Do you love flowers and want to learn more about kinds of common flowers? You’re in the right place! On this page, you will find a comprehensive list of flower names starting with each letter of the alphabet. Simply jump to each specific flower using the table of content below. Start with A Abutilon is a shrub that blooms during the summer. This plant produces flowers that may be white to a purple blue color. The blooms are saucer-shaped, and the stems have gray, hairy leaves. The shrub may grow to around 15 feet, and many hybrids have been developed that you can enjoy. Acacia Acacias are soft, yellow flowers that tend to be fluffy. These plants are delicate and tender, growing best in sheltered gardens away from the cold frosts of northern climates. Also known as wattle, these tend to flower in early spring. They can get to be seven feet high if not properly pruned. Aconite Aconite is a poisonous plant that is beautiful, which brings many peop

China's most appreciated flowers for the nation

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  China's most appreciated flowers for the nation China has a wide variety of flowering plants. In all of the species, ten flowers are considered as the most appreciated in Chinese history and culture. They are not only popular but also have profound historical connotations. Plum blossom Plum blossom (Prunus mume) originally came from China, around the Yangtze River and was later introduced to other countries including Japan and Vietnam. It starts to flower in mid-winter and can grow to 4-10 meters tall. The flowers have a strong fragrant scent. Due to its cold-resistance character, plum blossom stands for courage, hope and new life in Chinese culture. Peony Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa), characterized by large blossoms, multiple petals, and vivid colors, is known as the “king of flowers” in China.  Peonies have been cultivated in China since early history. It's a traditional floral symbol of the country, also known as “flower of riches and honor.” Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum (D