Botanical crests are family crests derived from plants.

Typical examples include chrysanthemum,paulownia,hollyhock, plum, pine, and bamboo/bamboo. The chrysanthemum crest was favored by aristocrats during the Heian period (794-1185), as it was regarded as a flower of immortality linked to longevity. As a result, it gradually became established as the crest of the imperial family. Botanical crests express complex plant shapes with minimal lines, and many of them are symmetrical and designed to create a strong impression.