National Flower, Plant and Tree
The rose and the marguerite are the symbols of the two flower societies of Saint Lucia. They emerged as winners of the National Flower Competition in September 1985.
The national tree of Saint Lucia is Calabash, where as the national plant is bamboo.
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Calabash tree
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Bamboo tree.
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Rose.
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