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Flower god: The natives of the Inca Empire in Peru were seen worshiping a giant sunflower by Francisco Pizarro in 1532.
Named for fighters:Gladiolus flowers got their name because the leaves of the plant were shaped like a sword and made them think of the Roman gladiators. The oldest roses: Colorado fossils of the rose which were alive 40 million years ago are the oldest evidence of roses.
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