What is the symbolism behind the national flower of Chile?

The copihue, our national flower, grows in the south Chilean forests, specially in the IX region, Araucania. read more

The copihue, our national flower, grows in the south Chilean forests, specially in the IX region, Araucania. Araucania is famous because when in 1500–1600, Chile was colonized by Spain, and Spaniards defeated and conquered brutally all aboriginal races till they arrived to the Araucania. read more

Coat of Arms: Chile's coat of arms is made up of a figurative background divided in two equal parts: the top one is blue and the bottom, red. A five pointed white star is in the center of the shield. read more

Lapageria rosea, commonly known as the Chilean bellflower or copihue, was declared the national flower of Chile in 1977. Lapageria is the genus of flowering plants of which L. rosea is the only species. read more