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What does the golden wheat symbolize?

Golden ears of wheat symbolize harvest and hope. Mature ears of wheat will bend down, so ears of wheat are still a symbol of modesty and modesty.

In the traditional culture of China, the ear of wheat is a symbol of wealth, peace, harvest, hope and modesty. The word "ears of wheat" is homophonic with "selling", so many people will send ears of wheat when the shop opens, indicating that it sells well and business is good. The word "ear of wheat" is homophonic with the word "year", so ear of wheat also means "peace and well-being through the years".

Brief introduction of wheat:

Wheat belongs to Gramineae and is one of the earliest cultivated crops in the world. After long-term development, it has become one of the most widely distributed, largest in area, highest in total output, largest in trade volume and highest in nutritional value in the world.

Common wheat, with erect stems and clumps of 6-7 nodes, is 60- 100 cm high and 5-7 mm in diameter. The leaf sheath is loose, phimosis, the lower part is longer than the upper part, and the internodes are short; Ligule membrane, about 65438 0 mm long; Leaf blade long lanceolate.

The spike is erect, 5-10cm long (except awn) and1-1.5cm wide; Spikelets contain 3-9 small flowers, and the upper part is underdeveloped; Glumes are ovoid, 6-8 mm long, and the main veins are ridged in the upper part of the back. The teeth extending at the top are about 65438 0 mm long, and the lateral veins and top teeth are not obvious. Lemma oblong-lanceolate, 8- 10 mm long, with or without awning at the top; Palea is about as long as lemma.