National Flower

As introduced by the Yearbook of Republic of China:

The plum blossom, prunus mei, was officially designated by the Executive Yuan of the Central Government to be the national flower on July 21, 1964.

The plum blossom, which produces shades of pink and white and gives a delicate fragrance, has great symbolic value for the Chinese people because of its resilience in harsh winter weather.

The triple grouping of stamens (one long and two short) represents Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Three Principles of the People, while the five petals symbolize the five branches of the ROC government.