What does the dogtail flower represent?
The editor answers for the netizens about what the dogtail flower represents, as well as the meaning and legends of the green plant flowers. Next is a comprehensive introduction.
Setaria viridis, an annual. The roots are fibrous. It is produced in various parts of China; it grows in wilderness and roadsides and is a common weed in dryland crops. It is native to the temperate and warm temperate regions of Eurasia and is now widely distributed in the temperate and subtropical regions of the world.
The flower language of Setaria viridis includes: resilience, unrequited love, love that is not understood, and difficult love.
Liking someone but not daring to express it symbolizes a strong character. No matter what happens, one can persist like Setaria viridis and not easily give up. This perseverance is something most people cannot achieve, representing a spirit of silent dedication.
Make a braid with three Setaria viridis and form a strip. According to the size of the fingers, make a loop and tie a knot to wear on the finger, which can express your feelings.
It is said that a long time ago, a fairy descended to the mortal world and fell in love with a scholar at first sight. When the Queen Mother of the West learned about it, she ordered someone to break them up. The fairy's beloved dog sacrificed its life while fighting against the heavenly soldiers to save the two. Unfortunately, the two were separated by heaven and earth. The fairy and the scholar finally turned into two yin and yang jade pendants, and the dog turned into Setaria viridis. Thus, the dogtail flower also became a witness of love.
The above introduces the meaning and symbolism of the dogtail flower and the legends, and green plant enthusiasts might draw references from this aspect.