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Flowers of the World

Between 1636 and 1637, a single flower bulb sparked the first speculative bubble in history and could cost as much as a house. Which flower turns its head toward the sun? Which one is celebrated every spring in Asia? 10 questions on botany and culture.

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Question 1 : Which flower is traditionally associated with love and given on Valentine's Day?

Possible answers:

  • Tulip
  • Lily
  • Rose
  • Orchid

Explanation: The red rose has symbolized passionate love since antiquity. It is the best-selling flower in the world.

Question 2 : Which flower is the symbol of the Netherlands and caused a speculative bubble in the 17th century?

Possible answers:

  • The carnation
  • The crocus
  • The hyacinth
  • The tulip

Explanation: Tulip mania (1636-1637) was the first speculative bubble in history. A single bulb could be worth the price of a house.

Question 3 : Which yellow flower follows the movement of the sun across the sky?

Possible answers:

  • The sunflower
  • The dandelion
  • The daisy
  • The marigold

Explanation: The sunflower exhibits heliotropism: young plants turn to follow the sun, then fix facing east at maturity.

Question 4 : In which country does "Hanami" celebrate the blooming of cherry blossoms?

Possible answers:

  • Korea
  • Japan
  • China
  • Thailand

Explanation: Hanami is an ancient Japanese tradition where people contemplate cherry blossoms (sakura) in spring.

Question 5 : Which fragrant purple flower is emblematic of Provence?

Possible answers:

  • Lilac
  • Iris
  • Violet
  • Lavender

Explanation: Lavender has been cultivated in Provence since the Middle Ages for its fragrance and medicinal properties. It attracts bees.

Question 6 : Which aquatic flower is sacred in Buddhism and Hinduism?

Possible answers:

  • Water lily
  • Papyrus
  • Water iris
  • Lotus

Explanation: The lotus symbolizes spiritual purity because it emerges immaculate from muddy water. It is the national flower of India.

Question 7 : Which flower family has more than 25,000 species, the largest of flowering plants?

Possible answers:

  • Tulips
  • Orchids
  • Lilies
  • Roses

Explanation: Orchids (Orchidaceae) represent about 10% of all flowering plants. They grow on every continent except Antarctica.

Question 8 : Which white flower was the symbol of French royalty?

Possible answers:

  • The camellia
  • The rose
  • The lily
  • The iris

Explanation: The fleur-de-lis adorned the coats of arms of French kings since the 12th century, symbolizing purity and sovereignty.

Question 9 : Which red field flower is the symbol of remembrance for World War I soldiers?

Possible answers:

  • The red tulip
  • The red carnation
  • The poppy
  • The anemone

Explanation: The poppy bloomed in the battlefields of Flanders. It is worn on November 11th in Commonwealth countries.

Question 10 : Which white mountain flower is the symbol of the Alps and Switzerland?

Possible answers:

  • Edelweiss
  • Columbine
  • Gentian
  • Rhododendron

Explanation: Edelweiss grows between 1,500 and 3,000 meters altitude. Its name means "noble white" in German. It is a protected species.

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