Man has always been partial to beauty, and flowers are one of the most beautiful things in nature. Human history is imbued with a real cult of flowers. Women's beauty has always been compared with the beauty of a flower, flowers are often mentioned in legends and myths of various peoples of the world, many of the flowers have received their secret meaning and are actively used on logos and family crests. We can say that flowers have become a standard of beauty for a person. There is even a secret language of flowers, and the meticulous Japanese came up with ikebana - a whole science of the proper composition of the bouquet.
We give flowers to our loved ones, grow them in our gardens and on window sills, love them, and in return they give us a small piece of harmony. We have prepared for you a list that includes the most beautiful flowers in the world. It is clear that this list is somewhat subjective, but we tried to approach this issue as impartially as possible.
10. Dendrobium
This beautiful plant belongs to the orchid family. The name of this plant is translated as “living on trees”. This plant lives in Southeast Asia: in the Philippines, in Australia, in New Zealand. In our latitudes, this flower can be found in greenhouses, ornamental gardens or in flower pots.
9. Lily of the valley
This plant has a very simple but incredibly exquisite flower. Graceful white bells have always been associated with feminine innocence, beauty and youth. Lily of the valley belongs to the lily family and is one of the most attractive flowers in this group.
However, do not forget that this plant is very poisonous. All parts of the plant, especially berries, are dangerous to humans. Long inhaling the aroma of lily of the valley is also dangerous.
8. Calla
This flower is characterized by unprecedented elegance and grace. These plants come from South America. Probably no other flower has a shape that is similar to the shape of this flower. There are two large groups of these plants: with white flowers and with colored ones. They are very popular among lovers of indoor plants, they are often presented at various celebrations, especially at weddings. It must be remembered that this plant is poisonous to pets.
7. The center
These flowers are in the shape of a broken or bleeding heart. They are collected in arched inflorescences, on which are several flowers, similar to a small heart from which a white drop flows. Many peoples have legends about the origin of this flower. All of them are poetic and very beautiful.
6. Hydrangea
This is one of the most beautiful garden flowers. This family includes approximately 70 species, these are shrubs or small trees. They grow in South and East Asia (especially in China and Japan), as well as in North and South America.
These plants got their name in honor of the sister of the prince of the Holy Roman Empire. Currently, several hundred varieties of this plant are known.
5. Kanna
The homeland of these plants is South and Central America. This family has approximately fifty species. They were brought to Europe in the sixteenth century. Now it is a very common ornamental plant.
The flowers of this plant have a very original shape and bright colors. This flower is one of the most beautiful on the planet. Some varieties are bred for their beautiful leaves. The flowers of this plant are painted mainly in red, yellow and orange.
It is curious, but in America, where these plants were brought from, the local Indians bred them for the rhizomes, which they gladly eat.
4. White Heron Orchid
This is a very rare flower, one might say unique. It grows only in Japanese rice fields. This orchid is among deciduous plants. The orchid has a beautiful white flower of a unique shape. It is very similar to a bird that has spread its wings.
Numerous legends are composed about this flower in Japan. But, unfortunately, now it is on the verge of extinction and belongs to endangered species. The Japanese are doing everything to preserve this plant.
3. Protea
Proteus flower is considered to be one of the most beautiful on earth. This plant is a symbol of South Africa. This family includes approximately seventy plant species.
The flower of this plant has the shape of a ball; its color can be different: from snow-white to bright red. In the wild, this plant is found only in the southern part of the African continent or in Australia.
Currently, proteas are bred almost all over the world, but despite this, the plant is quite rare and expensive, so if you want to give someone an original gift, you should order a protea in advance.
2. Sakura
This flower traditionally symbolizes Japan, but today sakura is spread around the world. And, despite your nationality, you cannot ignore the beauty of sakura blossoms. For several days a year, this tree is covered with a real veil of white and pink flowers. The Japanese at this time do not even go to work, but take the opportunity and contemplate this fragile and short-lived beauty. Sakura blooms in late March and blooms less than a week. In honor of this plant even arrange special festivals.
1. Rose
This is really the queen of flowers and rightfully deserves the status of the most beautiful flower in the world. Rose has always been considered a symbol of love, female beauty, fidelity and tenderness. Currently, more than 30 thousand varieties of this plant are known. Poems about roses were composed in Ancient Persia. This flower is distinguished by its delicate and very pleasant aroma.
The Romans first guessed to plant these plants, they were actively engaged in its selection. Magnificent roses we can see on the ancient Roman mosaics. In medieval Europe, roses were considered a royal flower, although their active cultivation was mainly carried out in monasteries.
At the beginning of the 19th century, roses from the Far East, which had a special aroma and decorative properties, were brought to Europe. This gave a powerful impetus to the breeding of these plants.
Currently, there are a huge number of varieties of roses. From conditionally divided into garden and park. There are other classifications. Breeders brought a huge number of color variations of these plants, today you can find red, white, yellow, orange roses. There are plants and more exotic flowers and shades.