I'm trying to find out which purple orchid is the national flower of Costa Rica. I found out that the scientific name is Cattleya Skinneri, but when i searched that online, I found many different types of orchids.
2007-09-10 19:00:10 · 5 answers · asked by costagirl418 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
"Guaria Morada" an orchid.
http://www.costarica.com/Culture/National-Symbols/National-Flower/
2007-09-12 16:04:19 · answer #1 · answered by Perennial Queen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orchid Guaria Morada
According to Wikipedia: http://www.grupomawamba.com/costarica/unique_facts.html
"National Flower Costa Rica did not have a National flower until 1937, when for several International gardens one was required and a National Contest to elect one had to be established. To be elected, the flower should be endemic of America, grow easily in all the country and should be present in the different traditions and ways of life of Costa Rica. The orchid Guaria Morada (Cattleya skinneri) won, and elected as National Flower, being the most cultivated orchid in all Costa Rica."
2007-09-10 19:09:50 · answer #2 · answered by Dan S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Whats the national flower of Costa Rica?
I'm trying to find out which purple orchid is the national flower of Costa Rica. I found out that the scientific name is Cattleya Skinneri, but when i searched that online, I found many different types of orchids.
2015-08-07 16:48:20 · answer #3 · answered by Shela 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-13 04:59:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.guiascostarica.com/cr15.htm
2007-09-11 03:49:41 · answer #5 · answered by hopflower 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋