FLOWER COLLECTIONS
FLOWER COLLECTIONS
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Flowers are ubiquitous in nature providing food for insects, birds, animals, and humans; they also act as natural medicines for humans and some animals, and they aid in a plant's reproduction by attracting pollinators. Flowers have played a significant role in our lives for many centuries. Flowers are considered to be a symbol of love, beauty, and a natural gift. We use flowers to elicit feelings of love and happiness because they have the ability to uplift and cheer people. Flowers have played a significant role in our lives for many centuries.The BSED Science Virtual Museum of Natural History's Flower collections have curated a collection of flower specimens from the Philippines to showcase their environmental, cultural, and medical importance.
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF FLOWER SPECIES
Scientists agree that hundreds of thousands of flowers exist – more than 270,000 at current count. Around 35,000 of those are various species of roses, which are some of the most culturally valuable and gifted flowers worldwide.
Convention on Biological Diversity.
To access the curated plant specimens by BSED SC Group 3 (GROUP 3 La THREEnidad Benguet) click here.
To access the curated plant specimens by BSED SC Group 3 (GROUP 3 La THREEnidad Benguet) click here.
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