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Waling-waling, chrysanthemums, sunflowers, and marigolds are found in Cotabato City.
The waling-waling is a species of orchid called Vanda sanderiana found in the Philippines. It is only found in some parts of Mindanao. It is dubbed as the Queen of Philippine Orchids and is the rarest and most expensive among the 3,500 species found in the country. Chrysanthemums have 40 species. It came from the Greek words “anthos” that means flower and “chrysos” meaning gold. One can benefit from its nutrients by steeping it as a tea. It also has medicinal properties that can give relief and treatment to certain ailments. Sunflowers are the only flowers that have the word ‘flower’ in its name. Because there are 60 species of sunflowers, there are sunflowers that have striped petals. Sunflowers grow fast and tall and can reach up to 12 feet. Marigolds produce dyes that are natural ingredients for food and fabrics. They can grow up to 48 inches and are used as essential oils and as an ingredient in cosmetics.