The Backstory Behind Your Valentine's Day Flowers

Most flowers sold during the holiday rush are coming through Miami's airport from multiple countries.

In Miami, you can find more flower stands than places playing salsa.

Over 90% of flowers sold in the United States enter through Miami International Airport, with 75% of flowers coming from Colombia and about 20% from Ecuador. The rest come from countries like Costa Rica and the Netherlands, and then they are shipped to all around the country. 

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