The four nations of Great Britain have their patron saints and flowers associated with them. These has historical or cultural interpretation following periods of war, peace, enlightenment, etc.
Rose flower and St George are symbols of England
Shamrock flower and St Patrick are synonymous with Northern Ireland
Thistle flower and St Andrew represents Scotland
Daffodil flower and St David are symbols of Wales
Ref: Project Britain, great British gardens, historic-uk, myirishjeweler, gardening101
14 comments:
I knew about the Saints, but not about the flowers. Thank you. All of them have beauty.
They are all pretty.
We have those thistles down here in the highlands and other farming areas usually but most farmer's pull them out.
You are welcome EC
Thank you MD they all look great
Hello Steve,
Nice pictures!!
The Thistle Flowers are always nice to photograph. Well done!!
Greetings, Marco
Thank you ML yes it's a lovely flower.
I only know that the Shamrock flower and St Patrick are synonymous with Northern Ireland. Have a great week.
Hi NC that's right thanks
The ones in the last pic look like they've got eyes. Oh, well, maybe it's my mental disorders acting out. Nevermind. :D
Hi A.S that's Daffodil flower hahaha yes looks like it has eyes. Thanks for visiting regards.
Hi Steve 😊
I knew about some of these, but not all!
I have been educated here today...thank you so much for this really interesting post.😊😊
Have a great day!
Hello Ygraine thank you for visiting regards
Interesting to read this, thank you.
All the best Jan
Thanks Jan for visiting
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