The Welsh daffodil lost out to rarer blooms like the limestone woundwort and whorled caraway. In fact, none of the 14 old counties in Wales chose the traditional yellow flower.

The daffodil is the country’s national flower and is a much-loved symbol in Welsh society and culture. DON'T MISS: Aldi introduces price cuts in stores - look for stickers [EXPLAINER] ...

Welsh nationalists have reacted with fury after the daffodil, the country's national flower, was snubbed in the new official emblem of the new United Kingdom Supreme Court.