The original symbolism of the plant is now lost in other cases, such as in South Carolina. The palmetto is the state tree. However, for some flags, the plant's symbolism does transcend national boundaries and means something universal. The Kurai flower on the flag of Bashkortostan, a Russian republic, means friendship. The seven petals on the flower symbolize seven tribes which create the unity of their land. Several types of the maple tree, symbolized on the Canadian flag and useful for maple syrup and sturdy furniture, are available in our online plant nursery.