Flowers

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FlowersFlowers are beautiful specimens of our world and we should appreciate them: their appearance, and their process in the environment

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Parts of a FlowerStemsStems are used for:

Support for and the elevation of leaves and flowers

The stems keep the leaves in the light

Transport of fluids between the roots and the shoots in the xylem and phloem

Storage of nutrients

Parts of a FlowerPetalsPetals are used for:

the petal is used to attract pollinators

Pollinators, such as bees, carry the pollen from the flower that attracted them to another flower

One can also cook and create Potpourri from some Rose Petals

Parts of a FlowerLeaves

Structures within a leaf convert the energy in sunlight into chemical energy that the plant can use as food

Leaves when shredded can be used as mulch for ones garden helping to fertilize plants

There are also many leaves that have medical qualities in them causing them to be used in medicines and other antibiotics.

RosesOrchidCarnationTulips LilliesCherry-BlossomTypes of FlowersRoses

A rose is best known as a symbol of Beauty and LoveRed roses mean I Love YouA single rose signifies simplicityWhite roses represent innocenceYellow roses represent JoyPink roses represent grace

Orchids make up the biggest variety of flowering plants

Orchids can be found in all the continents but Antarctica

Orchids are recognized as favorites among ornamentals

Orchid

Carnation

they express love, fascination and distinction

carnations can be found in a wide range of colorsTulips

There are now over 3,000 different registered varieties of cultivated Tulips.

Tulips symbolize imagination, dreaminess, perfect lover and a declaration of love.

Tulips grow wild over a great territory in Asia Minor through Siberia to China.Lillies

Legend has it that a lily grew from Eve's tears when she was cast from the Garden of Eden

The Lily of the Valley flower represents the Virgin Mary and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ The Lily symbolizes purityCherry BlossomThe cherry blossom (sakura) is Japan's unofficial national flower

The flowers are almost pure white, tinged with the palest pink, especially near the stem

Cherry Blossoms were used in ancient Japan to forecast how crops for the coming year would do.

Uses of FlowersEatingDecorationPotpourriMedicinal

Edible FlowersFlowers have been eaten for thousands of years. They have been used for many years in Chinese, Middle Eastern, and Indian cuisines. When used with care, they can add a new dimension to recipes both for flavor and aesthetically.

Edible Flowers

Allium Anise Hyssop Bannana Blossom

DecorationThe earliest known flower arranging dates back to ancient Egypt. Egyptians were decorating with flowers as early as 2,500 BCE. Flowers were selected according to symbolic meaning, with emphasis on religious significance.

Decoration

Flower KalomBouquetKissing Ball

WreathPotpourriDried cotton flower is used for dried floral arrangements. They are great for ornamental and medicinal purposes. They serve well in the form of spices and potpourris. They are used for delicious teas and herbal pillows. They are great for medicinal and ornamental purposes.

Potpourri

Bora FlowerHibiscus PodLily Center

MedicinalTherapeutical properties of medical plants are very useful in healing various diseases and the advantage of these medicinal plants is being 100% natural

Medicinal

Elder stimulates the healing of degenerative diseases.

The Iris is used for asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism or cough

Lavender can be used to ease headaches, anxiety states, rheumatism or distension

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