By law, a valid unexpired U.S. passport (or passport card) is conclusive (and not just prima facie) proof of U.S. citizenship, and has the same force and effect as proof of United States citizenship as certificates of naturalization or of citizenship, if issued to a U.S. citizen for the full period allowed by law.
In John Steinbeck's short story, The Chrysanthemums, he uses the flower to symbolize his main character's thoughts and ideas. There are many examples of such symbolism in this work. Elisa Allen is a lonely woman who enjoys growing and nourishing her chrysanthemums.
As a flower which blindly follows the sun, sunflowers have become a symbol of infatuation or foolish passion. Thistle. A thorny plant with a beautiful flower, the national symbol of Scotland. It's thorns symbolize both evil and protection. In Christianity, it represents the suffering of Christ. Violet. Symbolize faithfulness, humility, and chastity.