Edelweiss Flower Switzerland. Edelweiss is strictly protected and may not be picked. It was adopted as a national symbol in the 19th century to give back some shine to a nation that was looking a bit discolored.
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The edelweiss otherwise known as Leontopodium alpinum is a flower native to the Alps and is a national icon in Switzerland. Its Scientific name is Leontopodium Alpinum. Did you know that the Edelweiss flower was a symbol of resistance against Naziism during WWII or that it almost went extinct because of over picking after th.
Flowers are one of the reasons for Switzerlands beauty.
The Edelweiss is a common mountain flower belonging to the Asteraceae daisy or sunflower family. Edelweiss is strictly protected and may not be picked. Its Scientific name is Leontopodium Alpinum. Edelweiss is a star-shaped flower and belongs to the family of Sunflower and Daisy.
