NASA Shares Pic Of Zinnia, The Space Flower! Here Are Its 5 Facts!

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For the first time, a flower has bloomed in space!

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NASA shared a close-up of Orange Zinnia!

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The flower was a part of the VEG-01 experiment.

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Here are five facts about Zinnia.

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1. The flower was named after German botanist, Johann Gottfried Zinn.

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2. They were once considered to be small and ugly!

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3. Zinnia is easy to grow and common.

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4. It was the state flower of Indiana (USA) from 1931 – 1957.

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5. The old blooms of Zinnia remain fresh as new buds bloom.

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