The other side flower, also known as manzhu sawhua, safflower lycoris, etc., is a common ornamental plant. Its name ** is the "other side" in Buddhism, which means to transcend the realm of life and death. In traditional Chinese culture, the flower is endowed with many mysterious and romantic meanings, such as love, parting, death, etc. For this reason, some people refer to the flower as a "ghost flower".
However,From a scientific point of view, the flower is not a ghost flower. It is a plant belonging to the Lycoris family, whose scientific name is lycoris radiata. It is native to China and Japan, and was later introduced to other countries. Its flowers are beautiful and unique, with obovate petals and bright colors, with a variety of colors such as red, white, and yellow. The flowering period is generally in autumn, but the flowering period may vary for different varieties.
The flower grows in a special environment, it prefers to grow in sunny, well-drained soil. In some areas of southern China, such as Yunnan, Guangxi, etc., the flower often grows on hillsides, grasslands, riversides, etc. In addition, the flower also has a certain medicinal value, its bulb contains alkaloids, saponins and other components, with the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and relieving pain.
In traditional Chinese culture, the flower is endowed with many symbolic meanings. In Buddhism, the flower symbolizes the transcendence of life and death, and represents people's yearning and pursuit of a better life. In literature, the flower is often used to symbolize themes such as love, parting, and death. For example, the Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu's "Autumn Evening" wrote: "The silver candle autumn light is cold on the screen, and the light Luo small fan flutters fireflies." The night is as cool as water, lying down to see the morning glory Vega. The "Morning Glory and Weaver Girl" here refers to the Cowherd and Weaver Girl in the sky, symbolizing eternal love. And "the night is as cold as water" suggests the sadness of parting.
In short, the flower is not a ghost flower, but a beautiful ornamental plant. It has rich symbolic meanings in traditional Chinese culture, representing people's yearning and pursuit of a better life. At the same time, the flower also has a certain medicinal value, bringing practical help to people's lives.