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Floral emblems are generally selected from the flora of the country, nation, state, territory, or province they represent. Tradition dictates that the selected plant be popular and widely found throughout the region.
Description
Floral emblems may differ from coats of arms or flags, since the latter are more symbolic in nature (see Heraldry). For historical reasons, however, a non-indigenous plant, one linked to the founding nation, an industry, or a particular landscape, may be chosen. The entire plant or only the flower may be represented. The latter is a true floral emblem. The emblem may also be the leaves or branches of a tree. Some countries have both a floral and a tree emblem. Some emblems are adopted officially or legally; others are unofficially recognized by the people for historical, religious, or other reasons.
