Chrysanthemum usually blooms in autumn, but there are also varieties that bloom in summer or winter. The flowering time of chrysanthemum is usually from October to November, the earlier is in the middle and late September. Summer Chrysanthemum can bloom from May to October, and winter chrysanthemum can bloom from December to January of the next year.
There are many kinds of chrysanthemums and their shapes vary greatly. Its petals are divided into two kinds, the tubular flower at the center of the flower and the tongue flower at the edge of the inflorescence. There are many shapes of ligulate flowers, which can be divided into five types: flat, spoon, tube, laurel and teratoid. The color of a flower is red, pink, yellow, rate, purple, white and so on.
The petals of chrysanthemum have certain edible value. It is made from the pulp of pork and sucrose, each of which is glued with several chrysanthemum petals. It can not only relieve greasiness, but also have certain fragrance. In addition, there are chrysanthemum congee, chrysanthemum tea, chrysanthemum cake and other food, all with the fragrance of chrysanthemum, do not have a flavor
Chrysanthemum has a very rich meaning in China. Because of the love and praise of Tao Yuanming, a famous scholar in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, he was given the title of hermit of flowers. In addition, the custom of climbing high and enjoying chrysanthemum on Chongyang Festival also makes it a symbol of longevity. White chrysanthemum also has the meaning of mourning the dead, don't send people
