It was discovered in 1884 near the city of Niš by botanists Sava Petrović and Josif Pančić, who named it after Queen Natalie of Serbia (1882–1889).

[2] Natalie's ramonda possesses the ability to revive even when fully dehydrated and demonstrates adaptability to harsh environments.

[8] To commemorate Serbian soldiers who died in war, as well as the resurrection of the country, people wear artificial Natalie's ramonda flowers as a symbol of remembrance.

[9] This tradition is observed in the week leading up to Armistice Day and is similar to the wearing of the remembrance poppy amongst the Commonwealth countries.

The badge worn on Armistice Day combines the ramonda and the green-and-black Albanian Commemorative Medal ribbon.