QUESTION: What are the national flowers of Europe? A national flower is a symbol of a country’s heritage, culture and ­natural beauty. In the UK, Scotland has the thistle, representing strength ...

The Number Matters: In many parts of Europe, it's customary to give an odd number of flowers, especially in a bouquet. Even numbers are often reserved for funerals and expressions of sympathy ...

Thanks to its fragrant white flowers, the meaning of jasmine flowers (Jasminum) has long been prized across Asia, the ...