Flower Power Trivia Quiz

Answer: Orchid

The "flor de Mayo" which translates to "May flower" is a variety of orchid commonly called the Easter orchid. It was designated as the national flower of Venezuela on the 23rd of May, 1951.

Answer: Tulip

Apart from Turkey, the Netherlands, Hungary and Iran also have the tulip as their national flower.

Answer: Black Iris

The Black Iris (Iris nigricans) is a deep, dark purple colour and has six petals. It is endemic to Jordan.

Answer: Rhododendron

Multiple varieties of rhododendrons are found in the region of the Himalayas. Apart from being the national flower of Nepal, rhododendrons are also the national flower of the Indian state of Uttarakhand.

Answer: Lotus

Nymphaea lotus is also known as the white Egyptian lotus or Egyptian white water-lily. In ancient times, it was worshipped by the Egyptians as a symbol of creation. The lotus is also the national flower of India.

Answer: Rose

The rose has been designated as a national flower by many different countries. The variety chosen by Bulgaria is called the Damask rose or Rose of Castille and is a hybrid of two other varieties. It is commercially cultivated for its rose oil which is used in the production of perfumes and rose water.

Answer: Jasmine

The jasmine is the national flower of Pakistan and Tunisia. It is widely cultivated for its scent.

Answer: Edelweiss

Edelweiss is a mountain flower found in the Alpine regions and is named after the German words for noble and white. It is a national symbol of Austria and Switzerland.

Answer: Red Poppy

Belgium and Poland both have the red poppy as their national flower while Bhutan has given this honour to the blue poppy.

Answer: Sunflower

In Ukraine, the sunflower is regarded as a symbol of fertility and unity. In the pre-Christianity era, the sunflowers were considered as a symbol of the sun and worshipped. Strangely, these flowers are not native to the country and were brought over by the early explorers from the Americas.