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- Edelweiss - Alpine flower with high symbolic significance
- The "Flower of Eternity"
- From proof of love to a military medal
- Edelweiss as a symbol of the Alpine region
- Tips & Tricks
Edelweiss stands for eternal love
Edelweiss - Alpine flower with high symbolic significance
A Swiss airline is named after her, opposition groups of young people in the Nazi era ("Edelweißpiraten"), a folk music prize and a high military award are named after him, the Alpen-Edelweiss. The flower, once widespread in the Alps, is considered a symbol of the region, but it also stands for courage, bravery and love.
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The eye-catching, star-shaped flower of edelweiss can be dried (and thus preserved) so that its shape and color are completely preserved. For this reason, the flower also bears the name of "Immortal of the Alps", coined by French Alpine dwellers. Elsewhere, the plant was also known as "star flower" or "lion's foot" because of its flower shape, the name "Edelweiss" is actually an import, which was invented only in the wake of the awesome alpine enthusiasm.
From proof of love to a military medal
Originally, the edelweiss was used mainly in folk medicine. It was not until the 19th century, when the Alps gradually became important for early tourists, that the flower received its present importance not only as a national symbol but also as a symbol of love and bravery. Since early romantic alpinism was primarily about being close to nature, about physical training and courage, this was primarily a test of courage in rather inaccessible, dangerous situations. It was a test of courage that proved the bravery and strength of the collector. For the same reason, the edelweiss became a symbol of love, after all, it was a very special gift. Many a young man of love is fatally injured while trying to pick an edelweiss.
Edelweiss as a symbol of the Alpine region
Today, the edelweiss is still the symbol of the Alpine region and even the national symbol of the Alpine countries of Austria and Switzerland.
Tips & Tricks
The edelweiss is under strict nature protection and must not be picked. However, there are varieties specially bred for the home garden, but their parents are mostly from the Himalayas.