Russia USSR stamps year 1960 Flora / Flowers MNH set

Russia USSR stamps year 1960 Flora / Flowers MNH set

🌸 1960 USSR “Flora of the USSR” Flower Stamps

In 1960 the Soviet Union issued a thematic series dedicated to plants and flowers titled “Flora of the USSR”. This set typically includes eight stamps, each depicting a different flower or plant native to the Soviet Union.

📦 Issued in 1960 – “Flora USSR” set (eight stamps):

1. Tulipa kaufmanniana – Kaufmann’s tulip
2. Colchicum speciosum – Autumn crocus
3. Trollius asiaticus – Marshmarigold
4. Tulipa greigii – Greig’s tulip
5. Panax shinseng – Ginseng
6. Iris kaempferi – Japanese iris
7. Hypericum ascyeron – St. John’s wort
8. Rosa canina – Dog rose

These designs celebrate the diversity of flora across the USSR and are a favorite among topical collectors of botanical stamps.