Lan Xichen 1008 Week

Day 8 Prompt: Gentian

The trumpet shaped, bright colored flowers meant justice and victory. Gentians are mostly used as an emblem or symbol of different countries, cities or even organizations.

Commonly known as a medicinal plant, gentian is widely used to aid digestive problems. It is widely used as a flavoring/coloring agent in food and beverage.

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Day 7 Prompt: Lily of the Valley

Imported from Japan in the middle ages, lily of the valley signifies good luck and happiness. They are poisonous flowers that can cause pain and skin rashes when ingested. The bell shaped flowers became a symbol of good luck and serenity because it is a belief that the little bells can call good spirits.

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Day 6 Prompt: Edelweiss

Edelweiss flowers symbolize deep love and devotion. In German language, its literal translation is noble and white. Edelweiss flowers originally grew along remote habitations with deep steeps and fatal climbs; mostly trekked to prove love and utmost devotion.

Snow flower is the most common name attributed to edelweiss and it is also a token of love in its entirety.

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Day 5 Prompt: Rosemary

Known for its bold flavor, scent and healing properties, rosemary has become a symbol of remembrance. It is sometimes referred to as “dew of the seas” just because it was first discovered on the hillside close to the ocean. In the Ancient times, rosemary sprigs were used in funerals. In weddings, it symbolizes love, loyalty and happiness.

Day 4 Prompt: Longevity Peach Buns

Day 4 Prompt: Hibiscus

Hibiscus flowers have many meanings depending on each color. However, it’s mostly known as delicate flowers and is associated with beauty. They are often added for colors and flavors of some herbal teas.

In China, the said flowers symbolize the fleeting and beauty of fame or personal glory.

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Day 3 Prompt: Red Eggs