Paeonia suffruticosa, the tree peony, originates from China. It has a long history of being used as medicine in Chinese medical history. During the Qing Dynasty, the government in 1903 appointed Paeonia Suffruticosa as China’s national flower. However, with political shifts and other factors, its title as the national flower was later replaced but it has remain its cultural significance. In China, it is generally known as the “king of flowers”, symbolizing honor, rich, and aristocracy, as well as love affection, and feminine beauty. It has been frequently portrayed and appraised in various significant Chinese literatures and art.
Posted on: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 16:28:15 +0000
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