Cattleya trianae Cattleya trianae Cattleya trianae (Lind. & Rchb. fil), also known as "Flor de Mayo" ("May flower") or "Christmas orchid", is a plant belonging to the Orchidaceae family. It grows as an epiphytic orchid, with succulent leaves, endemic to Colombia where it was nominated as the national flower in November 1936. That year, the National Academy of History of Argentina asked the Latin American countries to participate in an exhibition with the representative flowers of each country. The Colombian government gave the botanist Emilio Robledo the task to designate the most representative flowering plant of the country. The choice of "Cattleya
Baltimore Flower Mart New York Times and The Baltimore Sun yearly rent to broaden their business in the city of Baltimore. Many come from all over, and not just the state of Maryland, to spread what they have to offer and share their love of flowers and the Flower mart. Baltimore Flower Mart The Flower Mart is an annual festival native to Baltimore, Maryland. The first Flower Mart was held in the Mount Vernon area of Baltimore, MD, in 1911. It was founded by a non-profit organization known as the Women’s Civic League, which is an organization run by women looking to better