What is the symbolism of lilac flowers?
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Many people say that lilacs should not be kept at home because their fragrance is too strong, making people feel uncomfortable. What is going on here? Some people say that lilacs have a certain toxicity and can cause discomfort if smelled for too long; others say that the symbolism of lilacs is not good, always associated with depression and sadness, which makes people feel uncomfortable... Various statements have led to many doubts about growing lilacs: They are attracted by the beautiful appearance and strong fragrance of the flowers, but are also worried about the rumors surrounding them. So, can lilacs be kept at home? Today, let's explore this question together.
【1. Characteristics of the symbolism of lilac flowers】
Lilacs are a type of deciduous shrub, named for their long, nail-like flower tubes and strong fragrance. They are common garden plants. Lilac inflorescences are large with many flowers, and the flowers are delicate and fragrant, mainly in purple, white, blue-purple, and purplish red, with purple and white lilacs being the most common.
The symbolism of lilac flowers is purity, and the specific symbolism varies with the color of the flowers: purple lilacs symbolize friendship and first love, white lilacs symbolize youth and laughter, blue-purple lilacs symbolize newly emerging love, and purplish-red lilacs symbolize beauty and grace. It can be seen that no matter what color, lilacs have beautiful symbolism and meaning that captivate people.
However, when lilacs are used in artistic creations, they often carry a hint of sadness. Whether it is the longing for love described in Li Shangyin's poem from the Tang Dynasty, "The banana does not bloom, the lilac knot is tight, each grieves separately towards the spring breeze," or the lament for beauty in Tang Lei's song, "A lifetime of drifting and rocking, how many beautiful dreams are woven," both make people sigh and cannot let go. Lilacs seem to have become a flower of sadness, with a kind of "bleak" beauty.
What is the symbolism of lilac flowers?
【2. Are lilacs poisonous?】
After smelling lilacs for a long time, people can feel uncomfortable. Is it because lilacs are poisonous? In fact, according to scientific research, lilacs themselves are not poisonous, just like most other plants, there are no special precautions needed. However, this does not mean they can be eaten, as lilacs are not classified as food. So, friends who keep lilacs at home don't need to worry about poisoning as long as they care for the plants normally.
In fact, most poisonous plants are toxic because their leaves or stems have toxic juices, such as the万年青 (perennial youth) and滴水观音 (滴水观音, also known as the Spathoglottis plicata). If humans come into contact with or ingest these, they can be poisoned. There are also some plants that can cause poisoning through their fragrance, such as night-blooming cereus and oleander, which contain toxic pollen particles in their fragrance. When people smell the fragrance for a long time, they can inhale the toxins and be poisoned. Lilacs, however, are not poisonous, so these poisoning situations do not occur.
【3. Can lilacs be kept at home?】
Since lilacs are not poisonous, why can't they be kept at home? It is because the fragrance of lilacs is quite special. Although it does not contain toxic pollen particles, the strong fragrance can cause dizziness and other discomforts. Modern people usually live in small, confined apartments where the fragrance is not easily dispersed, leading to more discomfort.