What Is The National Flower of Kazakhstan?
Lily is the unofficialnational flowerof Kazakhstan. Lilliumcandium is the scientific name of lily and it is commonly known as Asiatic lily, Oriental lily and stylized lily. Also known as Madonna lily or White Lily.Lily is a native flower of Kazakhstan and it is the 2nd most popular flower in Kazakhstan. Most popular flower in Kazakhstan is tulip. People of Kazakhstan love to grow flowers.
Lilly is the most traditional flower which is used as presents, express emotions and greetings. It also used for decoration purposes in the special occasions like wedding, anniversary and birthday celebrations. Because of all these aspects, Lilly is chosen as the unofficial National Flower symbol of Kazakhstan.
Facts about Kazakhstan’s National Flower (Lily)
- Common Name: Lily, Asiatic lily, Oriental lily and stylized lily
- Genus: Lillium
- Species: L. Candium
- Found in: Most of Europe and Asia
- Color: White, yellow, pink, red and orange
- Number of petals: 4-8
- Size: 3-6 ft
- Time of blooming: July-August
- Purpose: Ornamental and medical
- Symbolism: Modesty and virginity
Lily belongs to Liliaceae family. Their reformed bud, which consists of a congealed spherical underground stem serving as a generative structure can be planted in spring-time for coming into flower on the same year or in fall for blooming on the next year. They are developed from seeds, scales, bulbils and bulb-lets too. A cold, absorbent and well-drained soil is necessary for the quality growth of the lilies. The blooming sequence begins in early summer with the flamboyant Asiatics Lilies.
It is the lily with small dull purple flowers of northwestern Europe and northwestern Asia which is also known as Turk’s Cap Lilies, and clean white Liliumcandidum. It goes on until late summer with other species of lilies. There are 3 fragrant groups: Orientals, Orienpets, which are hybrids between Orientals and Trumpets, and Trumpets. Lilies grow to 6 inch diameter and the stems grow to 3 feet long which carries 4 to 8 blossoms. Lily, the Kazakhstan national flower, can be found in various colors such as white, yellow, pink, red and orange many have a deeper color on the inner petal.
In many countries, plants have been selected as symbols to represent particular geographic areas. Kazakhstan is one of those countries. The love for morals, beliefs and customs of the people of Kazakhstan is seen in the symbolic flowers of Kazakhstan very easily. White lilies represent modesty and virginity, orange lily is for passion, yellow lily symbolizes jollity, and Lily of the Valley represents sweetness and purity. White and waxy lilies are a symbol of Virgin Mary.
The oil which is extracted from lilies can softens skin and also promote healing. This oils is applied in massage, facial treatments and baby products. Lilies are considered to be greatly poisonous to cats but they do not cause harm to other animals or humans.
To sum up, Lily is the 2ndmost favorite and popular flower to the people of Kazakhstan. Because of its symbolic importance and various significant uses, lily was naturally titled as the unofficial national flower of Kazakhstan.
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