The national flower of Spain is considered to be the carnation, in Spanish clavel. Essentially it's associated with Spanish folklore, especially from southern Spain, or Andalusia.
In any case, it's not only related to the more seedy side of Spain, like gipsy's lapels or thrown into the bullringruedos, but it's also associated with Renacentist a symbol of affection between lovers and especially as a religious symbol related to the Jesus passion that represents the Crown of Thorns (Clavos de Cristo).
It comes from the catalan language word for clove: "clavell" because the carnation also has a nice fragrant aroma, as does this spice.
In Spain and America it symbolizes passion, and it's a very expressive gesture to bite its stem and hold the clavel between one's teeth. In the Spanish language of flowers represents caprice, passion, wish and desire.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floral_emblem#Provincial_floral_emblems_of_Pakistan
See also: Florist, Florists, Flower
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