Flower Quiz - 12 Interesting Facts We Bet You Didn't Know

Flowers hold a power that makes us reminiscence our cherished days. A stroll in a floral garden, a whiff of jasmine in the air can stir a nostalgic memory. Compiled in this quiz are few amazing facts about these floral blossoms.
Have fun playing and learning some flower trivia!

The most beautiful and popular flower in the world - the rose is the national flower of the USA, UK, and the Maldives.

The largest flower in the world will have you marvel it while holding your noses. The Rafflesia disperses an odor of rotting flesh, instead of releasing a pleasant fragrance. Fortunately, it blooms only once a year and only for 36 hours. It is found in the tropical rainforests of Malaysia and Indonesia.

Vanilla is the second-most expensive spice in the world, and it is sourced from the Vanilla planifolia orchid species, which is native to Mexico and Central America.

Chamomile is a delicate white flower which is dried and extensively used as herbal teas for health benefits. These petite flowers contain flavonoids that help in several ailments and also act as a mood calming tea.

Tulipmania refers to the economic crisis tulip bulbs created in Europe in 1634 - 1637. Tulip prices rose rapidly as they were considered a symbol of wealth and Dutch investors bought them aggressively. The price of a single tulip bud was more than the average wage of workers during this period.

In Belgium, Chrysanthemums are traditionally used for funerals and are associated with mourning. So, if you intend to bring a flower bouquet to someone in Belgium, steer clear of chrysanthemums.

Sunflower seeds grow on flower heads and can yield up to 1000 sunflower seeds. They are an exceptionally high-nutrient snack, and can be eaten straight from the packet or mixed with other seeds and nuts in health bars.

Despite being related to the common garden parsnip we use in a variety of cuisines, wild parsnip is actually more of a weed with beautiful yellow flowers. Though they are quite attractive, plucking them and getting the sap on your skin can cause skin irritation, itching and burns.

These lines are from William Wordsworth’s famous poem - ‘The Daffodils’ which was said to be inspired by a stretch of daffodils he saw along the Glencoyne Bay at Lake District, England.

Sakura means “cherry blossom” in Japan. It is also the national flower of Japan and the sightings of cherry blossoms are symbolic to the arrival of spring depicting a change in season and time of renewal in Japanese culture.

While testing methods for purifying air at space stations, NASA discovered that Peace Lily absorbs toxic air pollutants making the air far cleaner. These studies are not concrete, yet Peace Lilies have managed to gain a reputation for being one of the easiest houseplants to maintain.

A method of coded communication through the arrangement of flowers is termed as Floriography. It gained popularity in the Victorian age where talking bouquets - floral arrangements of selected flowers were used to communicate feelings and codes without using words.

The world is a vibrant palette of colors thanks to these beauties. All it takes is a glimpse of them to put a smile on your face and calm your mind. That's it for this quiz. So, how did you do? Let’s find out!