NATIONAL NATIVE POPULAR FLOWERS OF MOLDOVA

National Flower of Moldova

Though the coat of arms of Moldova consists a five-petal flower on it and wearing Flowers in hair is considered important for brides, still no flower has been designated as the national flower for this flower loving country till now.

Other Native and Popular Flowers of Moldova

Dependent on the climatic conditions of the different regions of the Moldova, the species of flowers grow largely in the forests of the country. Flora of Moldova constitutes around 859 species. Some of the popular flowers grown here are, Herbaceous, Delphiniums, Hawaii Plumeria, Cut flowers, Saponaria Bellifolia, Bearberry, Lavender, Lilac, Peony, Rose, Tulip, Dahlia, Lily and Mac.

Every spring on March 1 people in Moldova, along with their neighbors in Romania, celebrate Martisor. They celebrate the rebirth of life after the hard winter. On this day men offer to their beloved women flowers. Guzmania, Orchids, Roses, Lilies and Carnations are frequently used here as the expressions of greetings and emotions.

Facts about Moldova

• Lying in eastern Europe between Romania and Ukraine, Moldova or the Republic of Moldova is a landlocked country that covers an area of about 33,700 sq km. It was the second smallest republic of the former USSR, after Armenia.
• Moldova remains the poorest nation in Europe, where industry accounts for only 20% of its labor force, while agriculture shares more than one-third.
• The Republic of Moldova is one of the most densely populated areas in Europe.
• Moldova became the first former Soviet state to elect a Communist as its president in 2001.