Behind this beautiful name, there is a rich cultural connotation and botanical mysteries. As a deciduous liana ornamental plant, the Lingxiao flower has won people's love for its unique form and charming flowers. In different regions and cultures, Lingxiao flowers have been given a variety of aliases, each of which carries a specific cultural meaning and people's unique feelings about the plant.
1. The cultural implications behind the alias.
There are many aliases of Lingxiao flowers, such as purple leaf, five-clawed dragon, safflower inverted water lotus, upside-down golden bell, etc. These aliases not only vividly depict the morphological characteristics of the Lingxiao flower, but also reflect people's different understandings and feelings about it. For example, the name "Aster" highlights its taxonomic characteristics of belonging to the Asteraceae family, while also suggesting the purple hue of its flowers;The "Five-clawed Dragon" vividly depicts the Lingxiao flower clinging to a tree, like five dragon claws clinging to the trunk of a tree.
In ancient books, we can also find records related to Lingxiao flowers. In ancient books such as "The Biography of Mao", "Zheng Jian" and "Justice", the "moo" is referred to as a Lingxiao flower, which shows the attention and love of ancient literati for this plant. The records in these ancient books not only enrich the cultural connotation of Lingxiao flowers, but also provide valuable information for us to understand ancient botany and horticulture.
2. Botanical characteristics and horticultural value.
Lingxiao flower belongs to a deciduous liana ornamental plant of the genus Lingxiao in the family Asteraceae. It is known for its unique growth Xi and beautiful flowers. Flowers like to cling to trees or other supports, and can quickly cover large areas for spectacular displays. Its flowers are funnel-shaped, bright and varied, with a variety of hues such as red, purple, and pink, and have a high ornamental value.
In horticultural applications, the flower is often used as a greening plant in courtyards, parks, streets, etc. Not only does it beautify the environment, but it also provides shade and lowers the temperature. At the same time, Lingxiao flower also has a certain medicinal value, and is used for some **diseases and **problems.
3. Historical inheritance and modern application.
Lingxiao flower has always been people's attention and love in the long history. The name "Ziwei" was recorded for the first time in the "Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica", which shows the recognition of the medicinal value of Lingxiao flower by ancient doctors. With the passage of time, the name "Lingxiao Flower" gradually spread among the people, and was endowed with more cultural connotations and symbolic meanings.
In modern society, the application of Lingxiao flower is more extensive. In addition to being an ornamental plant, it is also used in urban greening, ecological restoration, and other fields. At the same time, with the development of science and technology, people have conducted more in-depth research on the propagation, cultivation and pest control of Lingxiao flower, which provides strong support for the wide application of this plant.
As an ornamental plant with rich cultural connotation and unique botanical characteristics, Lingxiao flower has always been loved and concerned by people. Its many aliases not only carry people's unique emotions and understanding of this plant, but also reflect the characteristics of plant culture in different regions and cultures. In the future development, we expect that Lingxiao Flower can play its unique role and value in more fields, and bring more beauty and color to people's lives and the environment.