Chapter 1
Ancient roots of floral symbols
Chapter 2
Flowers that shaped global diplomacy
Chapter 3
Resilient blossoms of extreme landscapes
Chapter 4
Controversies and revolutions in bloom
YOUR GOAL
Master of Official flowers of the world
Ch 1 · Ancient roots of floral symbols
schopenhauer The Scottish Thistle
You can try to invade but I'm blocking the way, One step on my thorns and I've saved the day!
schopenhauer The pink lotus represents purity and resilience in Indian culture because it blooms clean from muddy waters.
schopenhauer England's national flower, the Tudor rose, was born from a bloody 15th-century civil war.
BETA
schopenhauer Match flowers to their native lands to discover the history behind global national symbols.
Fun Fact
Aztec water pipes: The hollow stems of dahlias were used by Aztecs as actual water pipes.
Glossary
lotus (noun)
A tropical water lily with large, showy flowers that is often regarded as sacred. Ancient Egyptians revered the blue lotus as a sacred symbol of rebirth and creation from 2500 BCE.
A tropical water lily with large, showy flowers that is often regarded as sacred. Ancient Egyptians revered the blue lotus as a sacred symbol of rebirth and creation from 2500 BCE.
Quiz
In which modern country is the pink lotus celebrated as the official national flower?
Quiz
What color was the rose associated with the House of York during England's 15th-century civil wars?
Quiz
What physical property allows the Indian lotus to stay perfectly clean in muddy water?