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Flowers are very beautiful!

20/11/2021

As Valuable As Gold
In 17th Century Holland, tulip bulbs were more valuable than gold! The flower symbolized immortality, life and love.

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Sensitive Plants
The pretty pink pom pom heads of the Mimosa Pudica looks sweet and fuzzy, but it is actually a very sensitive plant, which will fold up its leaves when it is touched

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Sun, Moon and Stars
The dandelion is the only flower that represents the 3 celestial bodies of the sun, moon and stars – the yellow flower resembles the sun, the puffball the moon and the dispersing seeds, the stars! How lovely!

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Sunshine Bloom
The beautiful sunflower moves throughout the day in response to the movement of the sun from east to west. Clever things!

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Fresh Bouquet
White flowers give off stronger scents than colourful flowers. Who knew?

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Scotland’s Flower
Many moons ago when the Vikings invaded Scotland, they were slowed down by patches of wild thistle, which allowed the Scots to make their escape. Because of this, the wild thistle was named Scotland’s national flower

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Veggie Bloom
Broccoli is actually a flower!

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Scent Bomb
They look very pretty but the gas plant gets its name due to it secreting a clear gas on warm nights. It is believed that this gas can be ignited with a match! Don’t try that at home!!

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Large And In Charge
The world’s largest flower is also one of the smelliest things in the world! The Titan Arum stands at almost 10 feet high and due to its aroma of rotten flesh, it is also known as the co**se flower…perhaps not one to bring home to your wife then!

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Flower Relations
Roses are not only romantic but they have lots of famous (and tasty) relations, including apples, raspberries, cherries, plums, pears, peaches, nectarines and almonds.

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Pain Killer
The humble and sweet daisy has loads of medicinal properties, including relieving indigestion, easing coughs, slowing bleeding and easing back pain! Wowza!

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Cooking Up A Storm
If you don’t happen to have an onion to hand when you’re next cooking, you can use a tulip bulb in many recipes instead! Who knew?

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Vitamin Flower
Dandelions may be weeds, but the flowers and leaves are actually a very good source of vitamins A and C, iron, calcium and potassium! So get munching! Yum!

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Healing Flower Power
The Yarrow flower is known for its healing properties and was used in World War 1 to help heal soldier’s wounds

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Oldest Flower
Scientist’s discovered the world’s oldest flower in 2002 in China. The ancient flower was in bloom, wait for it, around 125 million years ago! Its name is Archaefructus Sinensis and looked like a modern-day water lily

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