Orchid: What makes it a traditional flower in China?

The top ten famous flowers in China refer to orchids, plum blossoms, peony, lotus, chrysanthemum, rose, osmanthus, rhododendron, daffodil and camellia respectively. These ten kinds of flowers contain different levels of spiritual and cultural connotations in China, with profound and strong historical connotations, and are unique in the flower industry, marking the extraordinary significance of traditional culture in China.

Orchids are fragrant and elegant, and have been favored since ancient times.

King's fragrance-orchid

The ancients had a special liking for orchids in China. Orchids were dignified and generous, with bright colors, which were loved by many people. China orchids were called "Hui" in ancient times, which means the center of China orchids. They are often called "Hui Zhi" together with Angelica dahurica of Umbelliferae, and Lan Zhi is called "the king's fragrance" and "the best fragrance in the world". China

Confucius, a former teacher of Chinese studies, once said, "Lan Zhi was born in a valley, and he was not fragrant because there was no one. Gentleman Xiu De, don't change the poor. " Confucius also said: "Living with goodness is like entering Lan Zhi's room. If you don't smell its fragrance for a long time, you will blend in with it." According to Cao's record, "Confucius defended himself and returned to Lu. I will meet you in Shuiyue Valley.

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