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1. Edelweiss
Turkey
2. Sunflower
Spain
3. Lily-of-the-Valley
Ukraine
4. King Protea
Portugal
5. Butterfly Jasmine
Scotland
6. Tulip
South Africa
7. Lavender
Austria
8. Red Carnation
Cuba
9. Thistle
Finland
10. Common Red Poppy
Belgium
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Edelweiss
Answer: Austria
The edelweiss is the national flower of Austria and also a national symbol in Switzerland, Romania and Bulgaria. It is a well-known mountain flower which is non-toxic and has been used traditionally in folk medicine as a remedy. The scientific name comes from Greek meaning "lion's claw".
The edelweiss flower was worn as a symbol by many regiments in the Nazi Third Reich during WWII and was reported to be the favourite flower of Adolf Hitler.
2. Sunflower
Answer: Ukraine
The sunflower is native to North America; however, it is the national flower of Ukraine. The sunflower is used in birdseed and sunflower oil. Sunflowers bloom in the summer from July-November and the sunflowers turn to the east the catch the sunrise.
3. Lily-of-the-Valley
Answer: Finland
Lily-of-the-valley became the national flower of Finland in 1967. The flower grows wild in the many woodland areas of Finland. The flower is often used at weddings and was in the bridal bouquet of Grace Kelly and at the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. The flower is a highly poisonous woodland plant but sweetly scented.
4. King Protea
Answer: South Africa
This artichoke-type flower is the national flower of South Africa. The protea is a woody shrub with thick stems and dark green leaves which at maturity reaches about one meter. The protea is named after the Greek god Proteus and was given the name in 1735 by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), a Swedish botanist.
5. Butterfly Jasmine
Answer: Cuba
The butterfly jasmine is not only the national flower of Cuba but it also signifies purity, rebellion and independence. The flower is native to Cuba and grows wild along rivers and lagoons. The flower is also known as the white mariposa.
6. Tulip
Answer: Turkey
Most people associate tulips with the Netherlands. In fact, tulips are native to Central Asia and Turkey and were brought from Turkey to the Netherlands in the 16th century. Tulips are the national flower of Turkey and although the Netherlands does not have a national flower, the tulip is regarded as the country's unofficial national flower.
7. Lavender
Answer: Portugal
Lavender is the national flower of Portugal. There are nearly 30 species of this flowering plant of which many are used in cooking. The potency of the flower increases with drying.
8. Red Carnation
Answer: Spain
The red carnation is the national flower of Spain and is given out at Valentine's Day, marriage anniversaries, and many other events that signify love.
9. Thistle
Answer: Scotland
The thistle is the national flower and floral emblem of Scotland. The thistle is a prickly leafed purple flower that has been used in Scottish heraldry for many centuries.
10. Common Red Poppy
Answer: Belgium
The red poppy grows in fields and wastelands and the common red poppy is the national flower of Belgium. The red poppy has long been used in herbal remedies for children and the elderly. Belgium is the world's largest producer of begonia and azaleas.
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