What is the meaning of the crystal flower?
Do you know about these? Let's explore the meaning and symbolism of crystal flowers, as well as the related content of green plants and flowers, following the editor's introduction!
Crystal orchids mainly grow in deep mountains and forests, places rarely visited by people. They are very difficult to find, partly because they are scarce and partly because the plants are small and usually mixed with dead branches and leaves, making them hard to spot. The unique habits and mysterious appearance of crystal orchids often make them appear as ghost flowers in traditional Chinese martial novels and legends. They are either mythologized as immortal herbs that can bring the dead back to life, or seen as evil objects with supernatural powers that can kill people invisibly. Even their fragrance is described as bone-chilling, which may be the origin of their names "Ghost Grass" and "Dream Flower."
So, is this rare wild plant called crystal orchid really that magical? Today, let's uncover its mysterious veil together.
As shown in the picture, it is the "crystal orchid."
First of all, crystal orchid is not an orchid nor a mushroom, but strictly a type of fungi plant. It has an upright stem without branches, is very small, white in color, and similar in texture to mushrooms. As a plant, it has no chlorophyll at all, so it does not perform photosynthesis and relies solely on decaying plants for nutrients.
In the natural environment, crystal orchids grow in clusters, rarely alone. Their flowering period is from spring to summer, and they are monoecious. From May to June, white bell-shaped flowers appear from the top of the stem. Crystal orchids grow at altitudes of 1500-2500 meters and are commonly found in cool and damp mixed needle-leaf and broad-leaf forests.
The flowers of crystal orchids bloom in the dark and damp layer of fallen leaves for many years. The single flower has a thick stem and blooms in autumn. When in bloom, the white leaves wrap around the white stem, setting off the single white flower at the top of the plant. The flower hangs slightly downward, like a small trumpet. In dark places, shining a light on it can reflect white light, leading those who have never seen it to mistakenly believe it is a plant that can light up by itself, full of mystery.
This plant has a very short life cycle. Once picked, it will wither, and it is also difficult to keep it alive even with artificial cultivation. Therefore, it is basically not sold or purchased in the market.
This plant called "crystal orchid," which is said to come from the netherworld, sounds scary, but once you see it, you will definitely fall in love with it. The roots, stem, leaves, and flowers of this plant are all white and icy. Especially when it flowers, it looks completely different from other plants and flowers, with a unique beauty. Many people are willing to risk climbing mountains and crossing rivers just to catch a glimpse of its beauty. Its uniqueness and rarity have made it have a unique appreciation value. Even someone who has lived in the countryside for decades may not have the chance to see it. This is because there are very few of them. Therefore, here, I also call on everyone, if you are fortunate enough to see this plant in the wild, please be sure to protect it and do not pick it randomly, as it is too valuable!
What is the meaning of the crystal flower?
In fact, crystal orchid has no magic power to turn back time nor will it harm people. It is a folk medicine with a light taste that can treat chronic cough due to weakness. The meaning of the crystal flower is sincerity and harmlessness, fragility and innocence. Crystal orchid contains various beneficial ingredients for human health and the whole plant can be used as medicine, tasting sweet alone. When used as medicine, it can be decocted in water alone or cooked with meat to help treat lung deficiencies and coughs.
Nature has given us endless gifts, and we should also do a good job as guardians of the forest. I hope that those of you reading this article can join us in supervising and protecting our common home.
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