The palm tree is found on the images of the state symbols of many tropical countries. Jamaica, Dominica, Keeling coconut islands, Bolivia, Haiti consider the palm as a national symbol.
Since ancient times, plants, animals and other objects that characterize a country or republic have been depicted on flags, coins and other national attributes.
The coat of arms of Jamaica features pineapples. They symbolize tropical vegetation and agriculture in the country, although they are not very popular in its territory.
Banana is the symbol of Dominica, Grenada and Fiji. 95% of Dominica's agriculture is banana farming. Therefore, this fruit and a palm tree are depicted on the coat of arms of this country. Sugarcane, bananas and coconut trees form the backbone of Fiji's economy and are the main agricultural products of these islands.
The mighty baobab tree symbolizes the territory of Senegal and is the national symbol of the island of Madagascar, and is also depicted on the coat of arms of the Central African Republic.
Ripe pomegranate fruit is a symbol of the ancient Spanish city of Granada. This is due to the popular pomegranate trees growing here, as well as the characteristic color of the walls of local buildings.
The cactus is depicted on the state symbols of Mexico and Malta. Mexico is often called the land of cacti. Its territory is especially favorable for the growth of such a large number of different species of this plant, their number is about a thousand. Opuntia is one of the types of cacti, depicted on the coat of arms and coins of this country.
The water lily is the national flower of Guyana and Bagladesh and is depicted on their coats of arms. This flower is found everywhere in the countries.
Belarusian linen is a symbol of the nation and a brand of the country. This image is used on the state symbols of Belarus. It is in this country that flax has been grown for thousands of years for the production of fabrics, from which national Belarusian outfits are sewn.
Nutmeg is featured on the flag of Grenada. Its cultivation is the backbone of the economy of this country. Grenada is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of this nut.
Wheat is the national symbol of Albania, Bulgaria, Jordan.
Rice is depicted on the state symbols of Korea, Vietnam and Laos.
The national symbol of England - the red rose is depicted on the flag of this country. The coat of arms of Canada is also based on the English rose, indicating the Canadian monarchy.
The pine tree symbolizes the state of Honduras, and the tobacco symbolizes Brazil.
Pakistan and Uganda feature cotton on government symbols.
And the national symbol of Scotland is the thistle.
