page_title: National symbols of Colombia
section_title: National flower
hierarchical_section_title: National symbols of Colombia / National flower
caption_attribution_description: Cattleya trianae Español: Cattleya trianae Nederlands: Kerstorchidee
context_page_description: The National symbols of Colombia are the symbols which represent the national identity of the Republic of Colombia as a sovereign state. The national symbols intend to represent the Colombian identity by creating visual, verbal cultural iconic representations of the national people, values, goals, and history.
  These symbols are often rallied around as part of celebrations of patriotism and are designed to be inclusive and representative of all the peoples of the national community.
context_section_description: The national flower of Colombia is the orchid Cattleya trianae which was named after the Colombian naturalist José Jerónimo Triana. The orchid was selected by botanist Emilio Robledo, in representation of the Colombian Academy of History to determine the most representative flowering plant of Colombia. He described it as one of the most beautiful flowers in the world and selected Cattleya trianae as National symbol.
caption: Cattleya trianae is the national flower of Colombia.
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