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Plumeria flowers have a history of being associated with beauty, charm, and grace, often used in Hawaiian leis and other floral decorations.
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South America
- The flower Plumeria was named in honor of Charles Plumier who was a French botanist.
- Plumeria flowers smell more at night and are drought tolerant.
- According to folk literature, Plumerias provide shelter to ghosts and and demons.
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
perfection and immortality
Asia, Europe, United States
- In Greek mythology Iris is called the goddess of rainbow, as this flower comes in various colors just as rainbow.
- The purple iris is the Tennessee's state flower.
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years