Flickr's Flowers
Number Five
Freesia

Freesia is known for its beautiful appearance as well as its smell, which is popular in perfumes and candles. It is native to Africa and is named after the German doctor Friedrich Heinrich Theodor Freese.
Photo by Vanda's Pictures found here.
Number Four
King Protea

The King Protea is the national flower of South Africa and has the largest flower head in its genus. It is also known to be related to the greek sea god Proteus.
Photo by janinerussell found here.
Number Three
Tulip
Number Two
Rose

Roses are probably the most popular flower for gifts and displays. Depending on their colour, they can represent many different things. The yellow displayed here is supposed to represent friendship. There are over 100 types and many have dangerous and sharp thorns on the stem.
Photo by smb_flickr found here.


















