What are the names of flowers in Xi'an City
Xiaobian will answer your questions about the names of green plants and flowers in Xi'an City. Let's follow Xiaobian to see the specific content! What is the name of the flower in Xi'an City? The flower in Xi'an City is pomegranate flower. At the 27th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Ninth National People's Congress on August 13, 1986, it was decided that pomegranate flowers should be used as the city flower of Xi'an City. There are two reasons why pomegranate flowers should be used as the city flower. First, because of the pomegranate in Lintong, Xi'an, and second, Xi'an can also be said to be the birthplace of pomegranate culture in China. The name and origin of the city flower in Xi'an. Do you know the city flower in Xi'an City? Yes, it is the legendary pomegranate flower.
Legend has it that during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Zhang Qian brought back several pomegranate seeds from an envoy to the Western Regions. Because Lintong had hot springs, suitable for pomegranate growth, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty planted the first pomegranate seed in Lintong's palace. This was the earliest Lintong pomegranate.
In the blink of an eye, the Tang Dynasty arrived. Wu Zetian loved Lintong's pomegranates and planted them all over her palace. Since then, Imperial Concubine Yang also personally planted many pomegranates in Huaqing Palace in Lintong. In front of Wujian Pavilion in Huaqingchi, there is also a pomegranate tree that she planted with her own hands. It has been growing for more than 1200 years.
In other words, pomegranate was introduced to China from the Western Regions in the Han Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago. This "fire-like flower" took root in Chang 'an and has been splendid for more than 2,000 years.
Today, although pomegranates bloom all over the country, pomegranates in Lintong, Xi'an are the earliest and most authentic. Their long planting history is by no means comparable to other flower species.
The historical background of the pomegranate flower legend is like a "living business card" of Xi'an. On August 13, 1986, the 27th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Ninth People's Congress of Xi'an City decided that pomegranate flowers should be the city flowers of Xi'an City. The mascot of the 2011 Xi'an World Expo was named Chang' an Flower with pomegranate flowers as its core idea.
It is said that there are several reasons for selecting pomegranate flowers as "city flowers": First, because Xi'an Lintong pomegranate output, area and quality rank first in the country.
Second, Lintong, as the "East Gate" of Xi'an, was the capital of the capital from the Zhou and Qin Dynasties to the Han and Tang Dynasties, and was also the birthplace of pomegranate culture in China.
Third, pomegranate has always been regarded as an auspicious fruit. Its unique structure is endowed with the good will of long life and long life. Because "pomegranate has many seeds", it means that the people are prosperous and the nation is prosperous. The meaning and symbol of pomegranate flowers Although pomegranate flowers have no fragrance, many people feel that they are very festive when they bloom, so pomegranate flowers are very popular.
The color of pomegranate flowers is fiery red, which is relatively bright, symbolizing a woman's pursuit of love, yearning, and also representing a desire for a happy marriage.
In addition, pomegranate flowers also mean that the career is booming, life is booming, the family is prosperous, and there are many descendants. Therefore, the flower language and meaning of pomegranate flowers symbolize everything beautiful.
In addition, the color of pomegranate flowers is not only red, but also white. White is a pure color, symbolizing the freshness and elegance of women, and having a tranquil temperament. The above is a detailed introduction to the names of flowers in Xi'an City. Do you know?