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the flower types in nature are beautiful, but the popularity
graph of flowers depends according to the eyes of beholder.
Most of the flower types are popular primarily due to their
unique fragrance, beauty or both; while few enjoy love of
people native to different geographical region. Rose is the
most popular flower type in the world followed by other flowers
such as Chrysanthemums, Tulips, Lilies, Carnations, Poinsettias,
Gerberas, and Narcissus etc.
Britannica.com defines flowers as a modified, short, compact
branch bearing lateral appendages. Like twigs, flowers develop
from buds, and the basic floral parts (sepal, petal, stamen,
and carpel) are in actual fact greatly modified leaves. Flowers
present a multitude of combinations of color, size, form,
and anatomical arrangement. In some plants, individual flowers
are very small and are borne in a distinctive cluster (inflorescence).
The refreshing beauty of flowers have always captivated and
fascinated people around the globe for centuries. Flower admirers
have always cultivated flowers either for their decorative
beauty or for the sheer love of gardening. Flowers have always
enjoyed special love and attention from lovers and poets through
gifts and poems. These serene beauties have also found a distinct
place in myths and religious symbols of different cultures.
Nothing conveys one meaning of love, beauty and pure innocence
to every individual in full essence than the different flower
types.
Some flower types may not be very popular around
the globe, but could be the most popular in their respective
regions. Popularity index of a flower types depends mostly
on their unique characteristics or some cultural traits peculiar
to that region. For all fellow lovers and admirers of flowers
here is some background information about different flower
types. |
