With its elegant look and pleasant scent, the chrysanthemum is regarded as positive and cheerful all over the world.
The chrysanthemum has the most beautiful meaning in Japan where a Supreme Japanese honor awarded by the emperor is called the Order of the Chrysanthemum.
In China, there are 3000 chrysanthemum varieties grown.
Tongxiang city is referred to as the city of chrysanthemums because it produces 4000-5000 tons of chrysanthemum flowers each year. The annual chrysanthemum festival is held here, also.
Chrysanthemum tea is one of China's most popular Herbal teas. This tea is well-known for its cooling properties that help to decrease body heat and is recommended for those with fever, sore throat, and other heat-related illnesses.
5 comments:
These white chrysanthemums are so pure and beautiful in white, Maia!
Amazing macros.
Costas
Beautiful light and detail in these images.
This is so beautiful, the Chinese use to honor their Gods.
My favorite tea. The smell is out of this world and so relaxing
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