Americans wear red poppy flowers on Memorial Day to honor the service members who lost their lives protecting our country.

The red poppy, known as the Flanders or corn poppy, continues to symbolize sacrifices made by veterans. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. Memorial ...

Nearly a century later, the poppy still is used to pay tribute to our fallen military heroes. Memorial Day weekend is an appropriate time to take a closer look at this colorful flower steeped with ...

Memorial Day weekend may prompt visions of the red poppy known as Flanders or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas). This beautiful ...

The poppy flower has long been associated with veterans and their service, but what does it symbolize and why? The flower is commonly used on both Veterans Day and Memorial Day as a symbol to ...

Delicate yet resilient, this bright red flower has remained a symbol of remembrance for over 100 years, yet exactly where to wear it has been debated for a long time. Traditionally worn in the run-up ...

"There has been a drought for almost 10 years. No flowers or greenery grew," said Ghawsudin, who only uses one name. "This year has been very good, and God is merciful," said the 79-year-old, who ...

Despite being synonymous with lighthearted fun and the start of the summer cookout season, Memorial Day is also a lot more than just that. Above all else, the federal holiday is about commemorating ...