
TOP 7 Most Culturally Significant Plants In the World
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01. Tea
Tea originated in Asia. It was grown in China for several thousand years before being cultivated in other parts of the world. All tea leaves come from the same bush evergreen plants, which have the Latin name Camellia sinensis. In England, everybody loves to have a “tea break” in the afternoon, and in Japan, special tea-drinking ceremonies are an important cultural tradition.
2. Rice
Rice is not just food in Japan; it also holds both historical and contemporary meaning. Rice has been cultivated across the country for more than 2,000 years. All parts of the rice plant are utilized, with the largest part being recycled into tatami mats and bran providing a facial scrub. Rice is present in many aspects of Japanese life — in everyday meals, in New Year celebrations, and for family rituals. Fields of rice are among the most fascinating parts of the Japanese landscape.
3. Henna
Henna is a shrub that grows in warmer climates all over the world. Henna is used to make a paste for painting the body. Symbolically, henna paintings are not permanent — just like life. The color of the henna is reddish-orange to brownish with a red pigment; it is never black. These body paintings are part of weddings in many cultures in South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
4. The Marigold
Marigold flowers are orange-yellow in color and they are the most popular garden flower in India. They are also very popular during many celebrations there. During a wedding, the flowers are scattered or worn as a necklace. It is interesting that this plant does not originate from India, but carries a lot of spiritual significance there.
5. Roses
Everyone is familiar with these magnificent flowers. Can you be sad when you think of roses? Probably not. Roses are most commonly associated with love, beauty, sensuality, passion, and other strong feelings. Every color of the rose has also special meaning. Roses have appeared as a symbol since ancient times, in the temples of the Sumerian and Egyptian priests, and continue to retain meaning today.
6. Shamrock
This is a clover known as the national flower of Ireland. Mentioned in mythology, the shamrock is believed to have been used in ancient ceremonies. Stories say that St. Patrick used the shamrock in his teaching of Christianity. Today, the shamrock remains a “modern talisman” because it can undo the magical spell of a leprechaun. It is used as a logo for many products, and it is said to bring good luck to anyone who grows it.
7. Oak
Oak is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus and is considered to be the tree of strength and endurance. It is also the national symbol of many countries. Adored since the time of the Celts and ancient Greeks and Romans, this tree today is used in many celebrations. For example, the oak is used in the Serbian Christmas tradition of Badnjak, and it is also popular in other countri
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