Chrysanthemum (chrysanthemum) is also known as chrysanth or has various shapes, sizes and colors.
The ideal chrysanthemum flower is used as an ornament or a component in the flower arrangement.
In addition, this flower also has therapeutic properties and is used as part of herbal therapy.
In Japanese culture, placing a chrysanthemum in a glass of wine is believed to increase the chances of a person living a long and healthy life.
The Meaning of Chrysanthemum Flowers:
Carolus Linnaeus, known as the father of modern taxonomy, was the man who named this flower.
The name chrysanthemum has the Greek word origin. The prefix "chrys" in Greek means gold, while "anthemion" is the Greek word for flowers.
Chrysanthemum flowers are golden at first, though the colors then vary from red, white, yellow, and purple.
Various colors are the result of crossbreeding and cultivation.
These flowers are commonly categorized by type and arrangement of petals.
Chrysanthemums have long sleek stalks. One stalk sometimes has several flowers.
Symbolism:
Confucius considers chrysanthemum as an object of meditation. In Japan, the blossoming of flower petals is believed to reflect perfection.
In AD 400, Buddhist monks brought this flower to Japan.
Japan still celebrates chrysanthemums as a symbol of royalty and honor during the Festival of Happiness, a festival to celebrate these fascinating flowers.
In China, chrysanthemum is used for medicinal purposes and is thought to bring life energy and vitality.
Chrysanthemum is the birth flower of November and is the flower of the 13th wedding anniversary.
Various cities take chrysanthemums as the official flower, with one of them being Chicago. There, this flower is seen as a symbol of joy.
Although chrysanthemums often appear in happy events such as weddings and birthdays, in some European countries such as Belgium and Austria, chrysanthemum signifies death and is used at the time of the funeral.
Chrysanthemum color can indicate emot