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Roses are related to apples, raspberries, cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, pears and almonds.
Tulip bulbs were more valuable than gold in Holland in the 1600s.
Ancient civilizations burned aster leaves to ward off evil spirits.
Tulip bulbs can be substituted for onions in a recipe.
Chrysanthemums are associated with funerals in Malta and are considered unlucky.
The lotus was considered a sacred flower by ancient Egyptians and was used in burial rituals. This flower blooms in rivers and damp wetlands, but may lie dormant for years during times of drought, only to rise again with the return of water. Egyptians viewed it as a symbol of resurrection and eternal life.
The juice from bluebell flowers was used historically to make glue.
Dandelions might seem like weeds, but the flowers and leaves are a good source of vitamins A and C, iron, calcium and potassium. One cup of dandelion greens provides 7,000-13,000 I.U. of vitamin A.
Flowering nicotiana is related to tobacco, from which cigarettes are made.
Moon flowers bloom only at night, closing during the day.
When Achilles was born, his mother dipped him head first in a bath of yarrow tea, believing it had protective qualities. Yarrow is still known for healing and was used during World War I to heal soldiers’ wounds.
During the Middle Ages, lady’s mantle was thought to have magic healing properties.
Flowers may look sweet, but some are deadly. Carnivorous plants like the Venus Fly Trap get nutrition from eating insects. The Venus Fly Trap has thick leaves that are covered with small hairs. When an insect lands on these hairs, the leaves snap together—in less than one second. The plant produces digestive juices like those found in your stomach, which digest the bug in just a few days.
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Roses are related to apples, raspberries, cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, pears and almonds.
Tulip bulbs were more valuable than gold in Holland in the 1600s.
Ancient civilizations burned aster leaves to ward off evil spirits.
Tulip bulbs can be substituted for onions in a recipe.
Chrysanthemums are associated with funerals in Malta and are considered unlucky.
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