Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemums were cultivated in China as a flowering herb as far back as the 15th century BC. An ancient Chinese city was named Ju-Xian, meaning "chrysanthemum city". The plant is particularly significant during the Double Ninth Festival. The flower was introduced into Japan probably in the 8th century AD, and the Emperor adopted the flower as his official seal. There is a "Festival of Happiness" in Japan that celebrates the flower.
The flower was brought to Europe in the 17th century. Linnaeus named it from the Greek word chrysous, "golden"(the colour of the original flowers), and -anthemon, meaning flower.
This is a photo from my garden; my father loves flowers and he has many species :). The chrysanthemum just bloomed here. In Romania, and in my family the chrysanthemum is a sign that fall has come:)
I hope you enjoy
white chrysanthemum
catching in one's eye
nary a speck of dust
Basho
Comments:
To leave a comment please register firstSimona B. , 2.10.2008 at 23:56h
Yes, sunt prima care comenteaza!!!!!!!!!
Ilidio Fernandes , 2.10.2008 at 23:59h
So beautiful , great presentation.
Best wishes
Simona B. , 3.10.2008 at 0:01h
:)))
OK...!!!!
Imi place tot.
BW bine compus. ISO perfect. Focus de nota 10
Si tot de nota 10 si felicitarile mele...pentru descrierea "Frumoasei tale" crizanteme.
Adele Oliver , 3.10.2008 at 0:01h
Yes, and here is your photo - and it is lovely! Thank you for the explanations - I love to learn. I wonder if it can still be used as a herb. I grow very small Chrysanthemums - white, purple, wine-red. They last for months.
cheers, Adele
Simona B. , 3.10.2008 at 0:03h
:))) Diferenta de 3 minute intre mine si Ilido Fernandes. Dar eu sunt invingatoarea!!!! :))))
Lucian. Rosu , 3.10.2008 at 8:06h
That's sooo beautiful, maybe cause of your father hands. Thanks for the history lesson :), it's good to know.
Good work.
Gee ce inghesuiala. :) la comentarii.
Numai bine,
Lucian R.
Alexandru Iedu , 3.10.2008 at 8:36h
SO ADORABLE FLOWER ... LOVELY LIGHT MODE AND PRESENTATION ... ALSO EXPLANATION IS VERY GOOD PRESENTED.
Foarte fain :)
Multe salutari,
Alex
Mr. Black , 3.10.2008 at 8:47h
very nice!!
Mas
Antonella Scimone, 3.10.2008 at 9:36h
I like it!!
Comy , 3.10.2008 at 13:32h
yes... it's nice pic...
Anca Silvia B., 3.10.2008 at 20:47h
O lumina minunata inconjoara floarea aceasta frumoasa,Dana.
Cu drag,Anca
iacob ion , 4.10.2008 at 12:14h
Frumos efect al florii care pare ca se dizolva in lumina!Textul elaborat si eleganta prezentarii completeaza fericit o fotografie de colectie!Felicitari!
Saska S. , 4.10.2008 at 14:10h
Beautiful motive, great presentation.
Regards, S.
Deryck , 4.10.2008 at 17:02h
I find the documentary quite fascinating. I never knew these flowers orinated in China. It is a fantastic picture of this beautiful flower. Great work,
Deryck
Mike Greaves, 6.10.2008 at 12:54h
Beautifully done and thanks for the information,Dana:-)
Bw, Mike
Inez Correia Marques , 7.10.2008 at 13:31h
THANKS FOR THE INFO .SO INTERESTING.. BUT YOUR PHOTO.. AH .. THAT IS ANOTHER STORY!!
BEAUTIFUL
- Fons - , 17.10.2008 at 0:16h
Very nice exposed , good crop...;-)
Greetings.....Fons
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Alexandra Baltog, 21.10.2008 at 20:25h
+++
Cheers,
Alex
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