Why is my country’s national flower the peony?

It is not the peony. Although it has been proposed by some people, the proposal of "peony as the national flower" has been approved by the private sector and even national institutions. However, our country has never designated any ornamental plant as a legal national flower. In other words, China currently does not have a national flower.

The following is Sina iAsk’s answer to the question about the national flower. Please note that the result is not affirmed by the country, but only by the masses.

China is very rich in flower resources, with a cultivation history of two to three thousand years. It is the origin center of many

precious flowers in the world, and is known as the "Mother of Gardens in the World". China's traditional famous flowers, such as plum blossoms, peonies, chrysanthemums, orchids, azaleas, camellias, etc., have long enjoyed a high reputation in the world and have far-reaching influence in my country. Our country's long and rich and splendid culture and art are closely related, which has led to the emergence of colorful poetry and paintings in the past dynasties.

The splendid scene of flowers competing with each other and colorful flowers is a school in the Chinese flower literature circle. A scene of prosperity.

Among the many famous flowers, which one or several flowers best represent the spiritual characteristics of the Chinese nation

as a symbol of national stability and national prosperity, thus promoting The construction of two civilizations

stimulates the national spirit and establishes national enterprising spirit and pride! It is for the broad masses of the people to think carefully and make choices.

Looking back at what has been recorded in modern history, whether it was the announcement of the peony as the national flower in the last years of the Qing Empire; or around 1929, the National Government’s Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Education issued a joint order

The history of declaring the plum blossom as the national flower across the country was a top-down order.

After the founding of New China, the national flower could not be determined due to various reasons. Since the Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China

With my country's reform and opening up, economic development, social progress and the people's growing demand for culture, there have been calls for the selection of the national flower.

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Looking back at the autumn and winter of 1981, some famous botanists strongly supported and advocated

a nationwide discussion on the national flower issue. For this reason, in 1982, "Plant Magazine" was commissioned by the Chinese Botanical Society to launch a discussion on the selection of my country's national flower. Xinhua News Agency, CCTV, and China People's Broadcasting Station successively made publicity introductions, which aroused a strong response among the broad masses of the people. From children to the elderly, they wrote poems and paintings for the selection of the national flower, filled with deep

patriotic enthusiasm and the pursuit of a better future. In October 1983, at the 50th anniversary congress of the Botanical Society of China, all representatives of more than 400 botanical workers expressed their passion for the motherland to the people of the country. The Standing Committee of the Congress put forward suggestions, hoping that my country's national flower can be officially determined as soon as possible; and based on the requirements of the masses, it was recommended that the national flower be elected as plum blossom, peony, chrysanthemum, lotus Four flowers are considered. They also suggested that while determining my country's national flower, we should promote provinces, cities and autonomous regions to determine

provincial flowers, district flowers, and city flowers to combine patriotism with love for hometown. Let our country become a paradise of gorgeous flowers.

Over the past ten years, more than 140 cities have been known to have their own city flowers and trees.

These cities have integrated city flowers and trees with urban economic construction and development. Environmental protection and city beautification are closely integrated, promoting environmental transformation and economic construction. Local flower exhibitions,

international flower festivals or academic conferences are held using flowers as media, which directly promotes greening construction and flower production, thus

bringing economic prosperity.

There are 3 municipalities, 24 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 192 prefecture-level cities, 382 county-level cities, 118 regions (Mongolia), and 30 autonomous prefectures. There are 1,596 counties, 120 autonomous counties, 51 banners, 3 autonomous banners, 3 special economic zones, and 7 prefecture-level cities in Taiwan Province

16 counties. So far, most cities and counties have not yet determined a city flower or tree that represents local characteristics.

If all cities, counties and towns can have their own distinctive city flowers and trees in the next few years, it will be of great significance to beautifying and greening the motherland.

In recent years, the public generally hopes that the Chinese Botanical Society, the Chinese Forestry Society, the Chinese Garden Society

the Art Society, the Chinese Flower Association and relevant newspapers and periodicals will launch campaigns to further publicize the national flower

Importance, praising every plant and tree of the motherland. Everyone works together to select the flower in their mind

as the national flower of the great motherland.

On September 2, 1994, the China Flower Association held a press conference at the Great Hall of the People, announcing

that it would launch a nationwide national flower selection activity. Chen Muhua, Vice Chairman of the National People’s Congress, gave the title: In his speech on "Let the national flower bloom as soon as possible", he pointed out the significance of selecting the national flower:

(1) Stimulate the enthusiasm of the broad masses of the people to love the motherland and love their hometown. By singing

praising the flowers, plants and trees of the motherland and choosing your favorite flowers, you can express your love for your motherland and your hometown.

(2) Inspire people to devote themselves to the cause of building the motherland and building a beautiful homeland. Flowers

Flowers not only have economic benefits, but also have unique social and environmental benefits. By

this national flower selection event will encourage each city to gradually determine its own city flower and city tree.

It will play a greater role in greening the motherland and beautifying our homeland. We Our motherland will

become a colorful garden.

(3) Further raise awareness of the importance and necessity of developing the flower industry. Flowers

is an ancient and emerging industry in my country's agriculture. my country's flower cultivation has a history of

3,000 years. After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh Central Committee, the flower industry has developed vigorously and has gradually become

an emerging industry; flowers are increasingly closely related to people's daily lives; people's lives and work As the environment improves, the mental outlook becomes very different. However, many people currently have insufficient understanding of this

aspect, and vigorous publicity is needed to make leaders and departments at all levels pay attention to and support

the development of the flower industry.

(4) Popularize flower knowledge, cultivate interest in loving and growing flowers, and promote loving and growing flowers

It is a symbol of social civilization and progress. Our country has a fine tradition of loving and growing flowers.

After years of hard cultivation by horticulturists, the top ten famous flowers such as plum blossoms, peonies, chrysanthemums, orchids, roses, azaleas,

camellias, lotus, osmanthus, and narcissus have become world-famous and have become the most popular horticultural flowers. A gem in the field.

By carrying out the selection of national flowers, we will let people know more about flowers, cultivate their love for flowers and their interest in flower cultivation, and promote the introduction of flowers into thousands of households.

According to the resolution No. 0440 of the Second Session of the Eighth National People's Congress in 1994, "Recommendations on Evaluating

my country's National Flower as soon as possible", it was forwarded to the Ministry of Agriculture and the China Flower Association was responsible for it. specific organization. The China Flower Association has led and organized extensive and in-depth national flower selection activities across the country. A leading group for national flower selection was established, and after discussion by an expert group

it was determined that the selection conditions for my country’s national flower are: (1) It has a long history of cultivation, strong adaptability, and is widely used in most parts of my country. influence, taking a leading position in

internationally.

(2) Flower appearance, color and other characteristics can reflect the excellent traditions and character traits of the Chinese nation.

(3) It has a wide range of uses, is popular among the people, and has high social,

environmental and economic benefits.

Since the China Flower Association organized and led the national flower discussion across the country

, the "China Flower News" has successively published many famous people and the general public's recommendations on the national flower. The news that Guohua launched a heated discussion.

According to the "China Flower News", the types of flowers that have been nominated as candidates for China's national flower include: plum blossom, peony, chrysanthemum, orchid, rose, azalea, camellia, and lotus. , osmanthus, Chinese narcissus, pomegranate, wintersweet, winter jasmine, peach

flower, azalea, clivia, daylily, golden camellia, Phnom Penh daphne, crape myrtle, mastia, davidia (pigeon tree), a bunch There are dozens of varieties, including red and eryngium flowers. After nearly ten months of discussion

the task has been successfully completed.

According to the results reported by 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities (including Shenzhen Special Economic Zone), 18 provinces, accounting for 58.06%, are in favor of one country - flower

(peony). There are 11 provinces, accounting for 35.48%, in favor of one country with four flowers (peony, plum blossom, chrysanthemum and lotus). Two provinces proposed a new four-flower plan, which is to exchange orchids for lotus, accounting for 6.45%. After careful study, the National National Flower Selection Leading Group unanimously agreed that "peony" is my country's national flower. Other popular orchids (spring), lotus (summer), chrysanthemum (autumn), and plum blossom (winter) are famous flowers of the four seasons in China.

In this way, the four seasons of orchid (spring), lotus (summer), chrysanthemum (autumn), and plum (winter) are the main ones of Shaohua.

The most beautiful flower is peony. The national flower and the famous flowers of the four seasons form a posture of stars holding the moon, which can better reflect the prosperity, integrity, perseverance and noble spirit of the Chinese nation.

The above selection results and details will be reported by the Ministry of Agriculture according to procedures. Mass

The national flower selection event has come to an end for the time being.

National flower

China's national flower - peony

Chile's national flower - lily

Britain's national flower - rose (rose)

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Italy's national flower--Daisy

New Zealand's national flower--Alpinia fern, silver fern

Singapore's national flower--Vanda orchid

Spain's national flower --Pomegranate

Tanzania's national flower--lilac

Thailand's national flower--water lily

Bangladesh's flower--water lily

Egypt's national flower- -Water lily

Japan's national flower--Sakura Mexico's national flower--Cactus

American national flower--Mountain rose

Kenya's national flower--Kenya

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The national flower of the Netherlands--the tulip

The national flower of Turkey--the tulip

The national flower of South Korea--the tulip

The national flower of France--the tail

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Russia's national flower - sunflower

Germany's national flower - cornflower

Australia's national flower - acacia

Brazil's national flower - tropical orchid , Hairy crab claw

Others and more...

Afghanistan: Tulip

Algeria: Iris, Australian Oleander

United Arab Youchang Country: Peacock Grass, Zinnia

Argentina: Ivory Red

Austria: Edelweiss

Azania: Bu Ruodi

Belgium: Rhododendron, rose, poppy

Bhutan: Green velvet

Bolivia: Cantu flower

Bulgaria: Turkic rose< /p>

Myanmar: Cattleya

Colombia: Cattleya

Costa Rica: Cattleya

Cuba: Ginger

< p>Denmark: Amaranthus amaranth

Ecuador: Licastella

Ethiopia: Calla lily

Fiji: Hibiscus

Finland: Lily of the Valley

Greece: Viola

Honduras: Carnation

Liechtenstein: Orange Blossom Lily

Hungary: Tulip

India: Lotus

Indonesia: Jasmine tomentosa

Iraq: Rose

Iran: Turkic rose, bellflower tulip

Ireland: White Clover Israel: Anemone

Cambodia: Water Lily

Latvia: Ox-eye Daisy

Lithuania: Rue

Guyana: water lily

Libya: pomegranate

Laos: frangipani

Luxembourg: rose

North Korea: red azalea

Madagascar: Traveler's banana

Malaysia: Hibiscus

Malta: Cornflower

Morocco: rose, carnation

Nicaragua: Ginger Flower

Nepal: Tree Rhododendron

Monaco: Carnation

Pakistan: Suqing

Peru: Sunflower, Cantu Flowers

Philippines: Jasmine tomentosa

Poland: Pansy

Portugal: Lavender

Romania: Dog Rose

Switzerland: Edelweiss

South Africa: Creeping Edelweiss

Sweden: Lily of the Valley

Guatemala: Licastella

Zimbabwe: Jialan

City Flower

Beijing-------------Chrysanthemum Sanming---------- --Azalea

Luoyang-------------PeonyJinan-------------Lotus

Nanjing-- ----------Plum Blossom Shaoxing-------------Orchid

Zhangzhou-------------Narcissus Quanzhou -------------Erythrina

Hangzhou----------

--Osmanthus Hong Kong-------------Bauhinia

Cunzhuang-------------Pomegranate Shanghai-------- -----Magnolia

Tianjin-------------Rose Wuhan-------------Plum Blossom

Xuzhou------------- Lagerstroemia Fuzhou------------- Jasmine

Guangzhou------------- -Kapok Taipei-------------Azalea

Kunming-------------Camellia Shenyang--------- ---Rose

Chengdu-------------Hibiscus Changchun-------------Clivia

Xiamen- ----------Triangle flower Zhanjiang------------- Bauhinia bauhinia

Shantou------------ - Poinciana Dongchuan------------- White Magnolia

Zhenjiang------------- Wintersweet Yueyang------ -------Gardenia

Harbin-----------Lilac Zhangjiakou----------Dahlia