Category: Plants and Trees in the Philippines

February 25, 2024

Sampaguita

Sampaguita, the white bloom with it’s fleeting lifespan, symbolizes transient purity and the evanescence of life. The flower signifies hope and fidelity, making it a revered element in various cultural practices and traditions. For...

Plants and Trees in the Philippines

February 24, 2024

Narra Tree

The National Tree of the Philippines, Narra is a majestic reddish hardwood tree reflecting the same resiliency and strength as that of the Filipino people. It is an enormous tree with asymmetrical corrugated trunk...

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