One of the signs that #spring has arrived is definitely the abundance of beautiful #flowers on forsythia bushes. These #plants #bloom as early as March. That's when I love to photograph them. All the photos posted here were taken over the last few days.
There are 11 varieties of #forsythia, almost all of which originate in Asia (China, Japan, Korea), with only one coming from Europe, specifically from its southeastern part.
Although forsythias did not originally grow in Poland, everyone in my country loves them. They are planted on plots of land, in gardens, and also as part of urban spaces. Their bright yellow flowers adorn the entire city, attracting numerous insects, including bees.
Forsythia look interesting because their flowers appear on leafless branches. Their petals reach a maximum length of 8 millimeters. The flowers are therefore not large, but they are very numerous.
Forsythia bushes are a real habitat for small life. They attract insects, birds, and small mammals.
In my neighborhood, hedgehogs often hide in forsythia bushes, as they need either tall grass or dense bushes. Just stop for a moment next to such a plant and watch it closely to see the abundance of tiny creatures for whom it is a shelter or a source of food.
Forsythias are very frost-resistant and do not require any special care. In March, beautiful yellow flowers covered with snow are a common sight, but the snow does not harm them.
Like almost every plant, forsythia has its own symbolism in various cultures. In Europe, it is a symbol of spring and something fresh and new.
It also symbolizes joy and optimism. In some parts of Europe, it is also a symbol of friendship and is given to someone as a token of good will. It is sometimes used in wedding bouquets as a symbol of fertility, but also of something new and positive.
In China, it is primarily a symbol of abundance and wealth. It can be seen during Chinese New Year celebrations. In Korea, forsythia is also a symbol of hope for a better future.
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