examples of flowers [1]

Flowers: there are more than 250,000 varieties of flowers, prized for their shapes, colors and great range of scents.

crocus

Small white flower that blooms with the first warm rays of spring sunshine.

carnation

Strongly scented flower of various colors; it is sometimes worn as a boutonniere on special occasions.

lily of the valley

Small strongly scented bell-shaped white flower that grows in clusters.

lily

Large flower of various colors, prized for its beauty; the white lily is the symbol of French royalty and the emblem of Quebec.

begonia

Decorative flower that is native to South America and prized for its vibrant colors.

violet

Small flower with several ornamental varieties; it is also cultivated for perfume production and cooking.

tulip

Flower whose petals grow in the shape of a rounded vase; there are approximately 100 differently colored species.