Hermit in flowers refers to chrysanthemum, which is a perennial herb of chrysanthemum in Compositae. It evolved from some wild chrysanthemums through interspecific hybridization. The stems are multi-branched, the base is woody, the leaves are alternate, and the edges are coarsely serrated or deeply parted. There are tongue-shaped flowers around the head flower, with different sizes and shapes, flat petals and spoon-shaped petals. Flowers with a tubular center, usually few or none.
Different petal shapes form different patterns, colors and varieties. Under the inflorescence is the involucre, the tongue-shaped flowers are mostly male flowers, the tubular flowers are bisexual flowers, and the pistil stigma is dichotomous. Chrysanthemum is one of the top ten traditional famous flowers in China, with four gentlemen among flowers and four cut flowers in the world. In ancient China, chrysanthemum had many spiritual connotations, such as the nickname of a hermit in a flower, and it was also called the longevity guest among the twelve guests, which meant good luck and longevity. In poetry, chrysanthemum is used as a metaphor for people with noble character, symbolizing not to go along with the secular.
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Appreciating chrysanthemums is a long-standing custom in China. From the imperial palaces, officials and ordinary people in ancient Kyoto to the people in various cities in China today, chrysanthemum parties, chrysanthemum exhibitions and chrysanthemum-style activities are held every autumn. Beijing Botanical Garden holds chrysanthemum viewing activities every autumn. The Chrysanthemum Club in Xiaolan Town, Zhongshan County, Guangdong Province began in the late Northern Song Dynasty and has a history of more than 700 years. It is one of the oldest and largest chrysanthemum clubs in China, with a maximum of one million people.
Chrysanthemum grows vigorously and has strong germination ability. A chrysanthemum can be divided into thousands of buds after many times of enucleation. Some varieties have many soft branches, which are convenient to make various shapes, forming beautiful shapes such as chrysanthemum tower, chrysanthemum bridge, chrysanthemum fence, chrysanthemum pavilion, chrysanthemum gate and chrysanthemum ball. It can also be cultivated into big chrysanthemums, cliff chrysanthemums, ten kinds of brocade, bonsai and so on. , varied and spectacular, adding countless ornamental works of art to the annual chrysanthemum exhibition.
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