Every November 22nd, Argentina commemorates the National Flower Day, a date that pays tribute to the Ceibo. Since 1942, by decree 138.974 of the Executive Power of the Argentine Nation, the Ceibo (Erythrina crista-galli) was declared the “National Flower”. Since then, this celebration highlights this flower native to America.
The ceibo, also known as seibo, seíbo, or bucaré, is a species characteristic of gallery forests, native to America, especially the Litoral region in Argentina, as well as Uruguay (where it is also the National Flower), Brazil, and Paraguay.
To celebrate the “Day of our National Flower“, the Natural Heritage Interpretation Center “La Delfina” in Gualeguaychú will present an artistic exhibition in honor of the ceibo. The exhibition, curated by local artist Mariú Trillo, will open its doors this Friday, November 22nd at 12:00 p.m. and will be available until December 15th.
The Ceibo, National Flower of Argentina
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Declared as the National Flower in 1942 by Decree 138.474 of the Executive Power of the Nation.
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It is also the National Flower of Uruguay.
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Its scientific name is Erythrina crista-galli.
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It is also known as seibo, bucaré, or gallito.
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Native to America, especially Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, and Paraguay.
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It grows on the banks of the Paraná and Río de la Plata rivers, as well as in areas near rivers, lakes, and swamps.
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Its large red flowers are used for dyeing fabrics.
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Its wood, yellowish-white and soft, is used to make some articles.
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The generic name, Erythrina, comes from Greek and refers to the red color of the flower.
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The specific name, crista-galli, is Latin and alludes to the comb of a rooster, due to the similarity in color of the flowers.
In 2008, the national government designated November 22nd as National Ceibo Day, and since then, in Entre Ríos, a land where it is very characteristic to see this species beautifying the banks of its rivers, homage is paid to the National Flower.
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