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Start with L - 16 Flowers Names and Types with Pictures

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  Start with L -   16 Flowers Names and Types with Pictures   Lady’s Slipper The Lady’s Slipper is a type of orchid. It is natively from the United States, and it can grow to almost 3 feet tall. It blooms between April and June, and the flowers are a creamy yellow color, with purple-brown sepals. These plants like shade, preferring full to partial shade over sunlight. Laelia   here are many different species of Laelia, and many of these plants come from Central and northern South America. The flowers are showy and popular with beginning gardeners, and the blossom colors may be white to pink to purple. Laelia purpurata , also known as the queen of laelias, is the national flower of Brazil. Lantana The Lantana is also referred to as a shrub verbena. This plant comes from the tropical areas of America, and the flowers bloom between July and the first frost. The blooms may be white, yellow, red, purple, or orange, and the same cluster will often have mixed colors. Th

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