22 Most Beautiful Flowers In The World

Flowers are part of the most important occasions of life and have a language of their own. There are also beautiful flowers befitting specific occasions like birthdays, funerals, weddings, graduation ceremonies, etc. Some flowers have a religious significance, too.

Rhododendron: With over 1000 species, this genus of flowering plant is found all over the world, with the crimson one (Rhododendron arboreum) serving as the national flower of Nepal. Rhododendrons are woody plants belonging to the heath family (Ericaceae). Depending on the species, they are either lithophytes, epiphytes, or ground-dwelling. They can also be small shrubs or trees. Their height range being the smallest species is Japan's R. keiskei, which grows to a height of 4 feet, while the tallest is China's R. protistum, which grows to a height of 100 feet. Rhododendron is derived from the Latin word for "rose tree," alluding to flowers that are produced in trusses and are as beautiful as roses. The color of the flower varies depending on the kind but they can be white, yellow, green, scarlet, mauve, pink, or blue. They can also have shapes like a funnel, trumpet, or bell.