Chapter 2 · What Is the UK?
National Flowers and Emblems
Source: Handbook p.54
Each UK nation has a flower associated with it, often worn on the patron saint's day: England — rose; Scotland — thistle; Wales — daffodil or leek; Northern Ireland — shamrock. These floral emblems are displayed at sporting events, national celebrations, and on coins and stamps.
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