What is the meaning of凤凰花 (凤凰木, Delonix regia)?
Abstract: The meaning of 凤凰花 and the related experience of planting 凤凰花 with its symbolism can certainly help you. Let's learn about it together! 凤凰花 (学名: Delonix regia), also known as the凤凰木, is a tall plant that can reach over 20 meters in height. It thrives in high temperatures and sunny environments and can only grow vigorously in sufficient sunlight. Distributed in the southern and southwestern parts of China, its original habitat is in Madagascar and other tropical places around the world. It is the school flower of Xiamen University.
The 凤凰花 is known as one of the most colorful trees in the world due to its bright red or orange flowers combined with the fresh green of its pinnate leaves.
I accidentally learned about "凤凰花" from a friend and was surprised by the beauty of such flowers.
Why is it called "凤凰花"? My friend told me the origin of the name, the meaning of 凤凰 flowers, and the main flowering season, which opened my eyes!
凤凰花 is relatively showy, and its petals, when they fall on the ground, resemble the shape of a phoenix, hence the name.
The meaning of 凤凰 flowers is longing and farewell. When 凤凰 flowers bloom, it is the season when many people experience departure. Du Fu's poem: "When moved by the times, flowers shed tears; when hateful parting, birds startle the heart," is very fitting.
凤凰 flowers bloom twice a year, coinciding with the beginning and end of the school year, symbolizing the departure from the old and the welcoming of the new.
The first season is from May to July, and the second season is in September.
Many literary and artistic figures have praised 凤凰 flowers as follows:
Southern towns have 凤凰 flowers, halfway in the carriage, the scenery is blurred. Climbing high and gazing at the deep valley, how much mist and green?
People today only say that the ancient South was beautiful. Now, we still admire the spring of 凤凰.
Phoenix cries out when昆山 jade is shattered, hibiscus cries in the dew, fragrant orchids laugh.
Phoenix rebirth is nirvana, wild chickens rebirth is a尸变.
Where is the old mirror 凤凰, the old catalpa does not perch the 凤凰. Abundant in peacocks, brocade scattered on mountain chickens.
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The first time I "saw" such vibrant 凤凰 flowers, I was astonished by the wonders of nature and felt ashamed of my ignorance, the unknown world is too vast.
"Witnessing" the blazing 凤凰 flowers, the heart is so hot.
The scorching June sun is also the season when 凤凰 flowers are in full bloom.
"When the 凤凰 flowers bloom, you come to see me!"
Everything in the world cannot be separated from yin and yang. The fiery 凤凰 flowers are both a season of parting and a season of reunion.
"凤凰 flowers bloom in two seasons: one season for parting, one for reunion; one for the scattering of relationships, one for the arrival of new ones; relationships come and go, and in the end, they scatter, flowers bloom and fade, and they return to dust."
Say softly: Although 凤凰 flowers are beautiful, do not pick them at will to avoid poisoning.
Life is also like this:
The long road of life is always a mix of joy and sorrow. There is bitterness and joy, laughter and tears; there are winding paths covered with thorns, and there are wide and flat roads; there is the pain of failure, and there is the joy of success.
Understanding this, you can "not be pleased by external things, not be saddened by your own circumstances," calmly face the rest of your life with宠辱不惊, inner peace.
Keep every bit of初心, take every step well, cherish every sincere feeling, experience the happiness in your hands, enjoy the joy of contentment, no matter how time passes, my heart remains steadfast and unmovable as a mountain.
May we all be confident and open-minded, master our lives like a large carriage, drive smoothly, and head towards the shore of success!
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Appendix: The legend of 凤凰 flowers
There is an ancient and beautiful legend in Xiamen: long ago, there was no grass or people here, a group of white herons migrating south stopped here to rest on the shore. The leading white heron found plenty of food in the water and no threats from snakes or wild animals, nor was there any disturbance from hunters' arrows, so it led the group of white herons to settle on this small island.
The herons also began to decorate their home. Some used their beaks and claws to dig, expending great effort to create many springs, from which clear water flowed. Others brought various flower and grass seeds from the mainland and scattered them on the island, making it bloom with flowers and green grass. The beautiful scenery attracted many birds to build nests, and bees and butterflies came to collect pollen, making the island bustling and colorful.
This scene made the snake king lurking under the East Sea extremely envious. He wanted to seize the beautiful island built by the herons, so he led his snake demons to stir up trouble, instantly causing the island to be filled with sand and stones, and the sky to turn dark. The herons fought a fierce battle with the snake demons to defend their home. The leading heron seriously injured the snake king and drove away the snake demons, but it was also severely wounded and lay in a pool of blood. Later, on the land where the heron shed its blood, a tall tree grew, whose leaves were like the heron's spread wings; the flowers of the tree were as red as the heron's blood. This tree is called 凤凰木, and its flowers are called 凤凰花.
This article shares the meaning of 凤凰 flowers, the symbolism and related content for green plant enthusiasts, hoping to solve your problems in green plant management.