What is guatemalas national flower?

Guatemala's national flower is the Monja Blanca (Lycaste skinneri), also known as the White Nun Orchid or the Holy Ghost Orchid. It was declared the national flower in 1934. The Monja Blanca is a large, fragrant, white orchid with velvety petals. It grows in the highland forests of Guatemala and is considered a symbol of purity and beauty. The flower is also used for medicinal purposes, with its extracts being used to treat a variety of ailments including fever and respiratory infections. Its conservation status is considered vulnerable due to habitat loss and over-exploitation for the international market.