Slovenia postage stamps year 2014 Nature -Flora Flowers Used
Slovenia, with its rich biodiversity and commitment to nature conservation, frequently issues postage stamps featuring Flora and Flowers. These stamps are highly popular among thematic collectors.
Here are some examples of Slovenia’s “Nature – Flora – Flowers” stamp issues, highlighting the diversity and ongoing nature of this theme:
Recent and Notable Issues:
- 2024: Plants of the Pohorje Regional Park – A recent issue featuring specific plants characteristic of the Pohorje massif, including:
- Bearded Bellflower (Campanula barbata)
- Rusty-leaved Alpenrose (Rhododendron ferrugineum)
- Corrupt Spleenwort (Asplenium adulterinum)
- Fox-and-cubs (Hieracium aurantiacum)
- 2023: Flora s/s – Slovenia consistently issues “Flora” themed souvenir sheets.
- 2022: Tulips – A set of stamps featuring various tulips.
- 2021: Flowers (Laurustine, Wayfaring Tree, Snowball Tree) – A set of 3 values featuring these specific plants.
- 2020: Flowers – Another general “Flowers” issue.
Earlier Series and Themes:
- Flowers of Slovenia (various years, e.g., 1994, 2007, 2013): This is a recurring series that showcases various native or significant flowers of Slovenia. For example, the 1994 series included:
- Carniolan Primrose (Primula carniolica)
- Hladnikia Pastinacifolia
- Daphne Blagayana
- Zois’ Bellflower (Campanula zoysii) (which also appeared in a 2007 issue)
- Flora: Aquatic Plants (2006): This specialized set focused on plants found in Slovenia’s aquatic environments.
- Europa Series (often includes flora): Slovenia, as a member of CEPT (European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations), participates in the annual Europa stamp issues, which sometimes have themes related to nature and flora.
- Definitive Stamps featuring Flowers: Beyond commemorative issues, some Slovenian definitive stamps (regular issues for postage) also feature local flora like the Pasque Flower, Carniolan Primrose, Marsh Gladiolus, and Alpine Eryngo.
Slovenian floral stamps are known for their attractive designs, often highlighting the country’s unique and beautiful plant life, particularly its endemic species and those found in its diverse landscapes, from the Alpine regions to the Karst and Mediterranean areas. Collectors can find these stamps as individual values, sets, miniature sheets, and first day covers.
