Vatican year 1992 stamps American Flora full set MNH (**)
The topic of American flora is represented through various postage stamp series issued by the U.S. Postal Service, highlighting the beauty and diversity of native plants. Here are some notable examples:
Mountain Flora Forever Stamps
- Issued Date: March 14, 2022
- Design Features: This series showcases four distinct mountain flowers:
- Purple Pasqueflower (Anemone patens): Found in Western and central states, it blooms early in spring.
- Orange-Red Wood Lily (Lilium philadelphicum): A summer-blooming flower native to various habitats, including mountain meadows.
- Bright Yellow Alpine Buttercup (Ranunculus adoneus): Blooms in mountain meadows during spring and summer.
- Dark Pink Woods’ Rose (Rosa woodsii): A perennial that thrives in stony slopes and mountain forests.
These stamps are available as Forever stamps, meaning they will always be valid for the current First-Class Mail rate.
Endangered Flora Stamps
- Issued Date: June 7, 1979
- Design Features: This series includes:
- Trillium Flower
- Broadbean
- Wallflower
- Evening Primrose
These stamps highlight species at risk of extinction and were released during the National Convention of the Garden Clubs of America.
Flora and Fauna Series
- Period: 1988-2001
- Design Features: This extensive series included thirty-six stamps depicting various flora and fauna. The flora subjects ranged from flowers to fruits and even included a pine cone, emphasizing the rich biodiversity of the United States2.
These stamp series not only serve as postage but also celebrate the importance of preserving American plant life and its habitats.
