We also have our natural symbols as they are:
Araguaney (Tabebuia chrysantha):
It is the emblematic tree of Venezuela. It was
proclaimed national tree on May 29, 1948 (day of the tree), its name
is because it belongs to the family bignoniacea tabebuia that is of indigenous
origin and chrysantha comes from the Greek "flower of gold".
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Araguaney |
The Orchid or May Flower (Cattleya
mossiae)
It is also called "Flor de
Mayo", because the Venezuelan people use it to decorate the May Cross
during a traditional religious festival that bears the same name. It was
proclaimed as our national flower on May 23, 1951. It represents part of the
natural beauty of Venezuela
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Orquídea |
Turpial (Icterus
icterus)
Proclaimed the National Bird of Venezuela on May 23,
1958. It is characterized by having yellow-orange colors in all its body except
in the head, the wings are black with some white tones and a small blue spot
around the eyes. It has a very particular song and melodious as well as varied
that is heard at dawn.
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Turpial |
The patriotic and natural symbols reflect the
historical and geographical characteristics of our nation.