📌 Did you know?

👉 Language of Flowers: Floriography, the language of flowers, was a popular means of communication during the Victorian era. Different flowers conveyed specific sentiments or messages, allowing individuals to express emotions without words. For example, red roses symbolized love, while daisies represented innocence.

👉 Sunflower Heliotropism: Sunflowers exhibit a fascinating behavior called heliotropism, meaning they follow the movement of the sun across the sky. The large flower heads of sunflowers track the sun’s path from east to west, maximizing their exposure to sunlight during the day.

👉 Largest Flower in the World: The Rafflesia arnoldii holds the title for the world’s largest flower. Found in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, this parasitic plant can reach a diameter of about three feet (one meter) and emits a strong odor resembling that of a decaying corpse to attract pollinators.

👉 Edible Flowers: Many flowers are not only beautiful but also edible. Culinary enthusiasts use flowers like nasturtiums, violets, and pansies to add color and flavor to salads, desserts, and beverages. However, it’s crucial to ensure that the flowers consumed are safe and free from pesticides.

👉 Floral Clocks: Certain flowers, such as morning glories, open and close their petals at specific times of the day, creating a natural “floral clock.” This phenomenon is regulated by circadian rhythms, allowing the flowers to respond to changes in light and temperature.