Characteristics of chrysanthemums

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1. Flowering time

2. Appearance characteristics

3. Food value

4. Introduction to flower language

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Chrysanthemum, as one of the four gentlemen of flowers, has a long history of cultivation in our country. It comes in many varieties and can be classified according to the type and color of the petals. Flowering time is usually in autumn, but there are summer and winter blooming varieties. In addition to being ornamental, it also has certain edible value. It can be used to make a lot of food and can also be used to make tea. Due to the custom of climbing high to pick chrysanthemums during the Double Ninth Festival, it has also become a symbol of longevity.

1. Flowering time

1. Flowering time

Chrysanthemums usually bloom in autumn, but there are also some varieties that bloom in summer or winter. Autumn chrysanthemums usually bloom from October to November, and earlier in mid-to-late September. Summer chrysanthemums can bloom from May to October, and winter chrysanthemums bloom from December to January of the next year.

2. Appearance characteristics

Chrysanthemum There are many varieties, and the shapes are also very different. Its petals are divided into two types, the tubular flowers at the center of the flower and the tongue-shaped flowers at the edge of the inflorescence. There are many shapes of ligular flowers, which are divided into five types: flat valve, spatulate valve, tube valve, osmanthus valve and abnormal valve. The colors of flowers include red, pink, yellow, purple, white, etc. Some flowers have multiple colors.

3. Edible value

Chrysanthemum The petals have certain edible value. Made with a paste made from pork and cane sugar, with a few chrysanthemum petals attached to each piece, it can relieve greasiness and also has a certain fragrance. In addition, there are chrysanthemum porridge, chrysanthemum tea, chrysanthemum cake and other foods, all of which have the aroma of chrysanthemum and have a unique flavor.

IV. Introduction to the Language of Flowers

Chrysanthemum It has very rich meanings in our country. Due to the love and praise of Tao Yuanming, a famous scholar in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it was given the title of Hermit of Flowers. In addition, the custom of climbing high to admire chrysanthemums during the Double Ninth Festival also makes it a symbol of longevity. White chrysanthemums also have the meaning of mourning the deceased, so don’t give them away casually.

2. Appearance characteristics

3. Food value

4. Introduction to flower language

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