The chamomile, or romashka, is the national flower of Russia — a humble white-and-yellow bloom that fills summer meadows and folk tradition alike.

• National flower: The chamomile
• Scientific name: Matricaria chamomilla
• Status: National flower
• Symbolism: purity, innocence, and young love

About Russia’s national flower

The chamomile is one of the most beloved flowers in Russian culture, scattered across summer fields and woven into folk songs, poetry, and crafts. Its white petals around a golden center make it instantly recognizable, and it is the flower plucked in the ‘loves me, loves me not’ game.

Symbolism and tradition

Chamomile lends its image to Russia’s Day of Family, Love and Fidelity, where the flower stands as a symbol of devotion.

National flower of Russia FAQs

What is the national flower of Russia?

The national flower of Russia is the chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), known in Russian as romashka, a simple white-and-yellow daisy-like bloom.

What does Russia’s national flower represent?

In Russia the chamomile symbolizes purity, innocence, and young love, and it is the flower used in the classic ‘loves me, loves me not’ petal game.

What is romashka?

Romashka is the Russian name for the chamomile, Russia’s national flower — a white-and-yellow meadow flower that symbolizes purity and young love.

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