green cross

Drugstore neon sign

Green cross refers to several distinct uses of this symbol.

In pharmacy, particularly in Europe, a green cross marks drugstores and pharmacies.

In traffic safety, green cross campaigns teach pedestrian safety to children.

Historically, a green cross identified phosgene gas in World War I chemical warfare.

The symbol also appears in cannabis culture, sometimes marking dispensaries or marijuana-related businesses.

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safety · safety first · medical · symbol · emerald · ambulance · dispensary · cannabis · marijuana · apothecary · drugstore · health · health code · emergency · medicine · chlorophyll · verdant · medic

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humanitarian/medical organization symbols

green crossred cross

Scarlet-colored perpendicular marking

skull and crossbones · poison symbol · biohazard symbol · white cross · hazard warning

color symbolism

green crossred cross

Scarlet-colored perpendicular marking

black cross · white cross

humanitarian/medical symbols

green crossred cross

Scarlet-colored perpendicular marking

Red Cross · Red Crescent · International Red Cross

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green, cross, greens, greener, greenest, greenish, greenery, greening, crossed

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G