In nature, flowers, trees, and plants have countless postures and unique characteristics. They tell beautiful legends with their unique flower names. Let's walk into the world of plants and explore those charming flower names and the stories behind them.
The Origin of Flower NamesThe names of flowers in plants often contain rich cultural connotations and national characteristics. Taking China as an example, many plants' flower names originate from ancient myths, folk legends, or historical stories, such as peach blossoms, lotus flowers, and plum blossoms, which symbolize love, purity, and nobility respectively.
1. Peach Blossom
Peach blossom, also known as green peach or mountain peach, is a Rosaceae plant. According to "The Classic of Mountains and Seas," peach blossoms are the immortals' peaches of the Queen Mother of the West, symbolizing auspiciousness and happiness. In Chinese traditional culture, peach blossoms symbolize beauty, love, and longevity.
2. Lotus Flower
Lotus, also known as the water lily, is a Nymphaeaceae plant. The lotus rises from the mud unsoiled and is not stained by the clear water, symbolizing purity and cleanliness. In Buddhism, the lotus is a symbol of auspiciousness, representing wisdom and compassion.
3. Plum Blossom
Plum blossom, also known asplum blossom or white plum, is a Rosaceae plant. The plum blossom blooms in winter, defying the cold, symbolizing resilience and nobility. There is an ancient saying, "The fragrance of plum blossom comes from the severe cold," praising the plum blossom for maintaining its strength and resilience in adverse conditions.
Flower Names and Medicinal ValueThe names of flowers not only have cultural connotations but are also closely related to medicinal value. Here are some flower names with medicinal value and their effects:
1. White Magnolia
White magnolia, also known as magnolia, is a Magnoliaceae plant. White magnolia has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, expelling wind, and dispelling cold, and is commonly used to treat colds and headaches.
2. Osmanthus
Osmanthus, also known as sweet osmanthus, is an Oleaceae plant. Osmanthus has the effects of soothing the liver and relieving depression, warming the stomach, and stopping pain, and is commonly used to treat chest tightness and stomach pain.
3. Cherry Blossom
Cherry blossom, also known as mountain cherry, is a Rosaceae plant. Cherry blossom has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, and moistening the lungs to stop coughing, and is commonly used to treat coughs and colds.
Flower Names and Landscape DesignIn landscape design, the names of flowers play an important role. Here are some plant flower names and characteristics commonly used in landscape design:
1. Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum, also known as chrysanthemum flower, is a Compositae plant. Chrysanthemum has many varieties, rich in flower colors, and has high ornamental value. Chrysanthemum symbolizes nobility and resilience and is a fine choice for landscape design.
2. Azalea
Azalea, also known as rhododendron, is an Ericaceae plant. Azalea flowers are colorful and have a long blooming period, making them a highlight in spring landscape design.
3. Peony
Peony, also known as the flower of wealth and rank, is a Paeoniaceae plant. Peony flowers are large and colorful, symbolizing wealth and prosperity and are classic works in landscape design.
The names of flowers are rich and colorful, with profound cultural heritage, and are closely related to medicinal value and landscape design. Understanding these flower names helps us better appreciate the beauty of nature and inherit national culture. Let's together walk into the world of plants and feel the charm of those flower names and the stories behind them.