1. Pomegranate flower, also known as safflower, symbolizes prosperity and wealth and is regarded as a mascot. Pomegranate tree was first introduced to China from the Western Regions by Zhang Qian in Han Dynasty in China, and pomegranate flowers became familiar to people gradually. So far, it is deeply loved by everyone and is the city flower of many provinces and cities in China. Pomegranate flowers are brightly colored and bright red as fire. In the eyes of China people who have always loved red, the word red is prosperity and good luck.
Planting pomegranate trees in the courtyard has become a good choice for many families, especially in rural areas. People want their lives to be as prosperous and full of vitality as pomegranate flowers. The ancient people also thought pomegranate flower was a flower of wealth, which was highly respected. It is forbidden not only to cut pomegranate trees at will, but also to pick their branches and leaves and put them into bottles for use. Pomegranate flower is also used for women's weaving and farming, because it symbolizes good luck.
Secondly, in modern life, some areas have also inherited the pomegranate flower custom handed down from their ancestors. For example, in Chaoshan area, Guangdong Province, it is an essential auspicious flower when a God-wandering sports meeting is held. Pomegranate flower is the raw material of common Zanhua safflower.
Pomegranate flower also symbolizes children and grandchildren, representing luck. Because of the flower language of pomegranate flowers, when the couple get married, they can also see it in addition to some decorative arrangements at the wedding. Newcomers' curtains and bedding will also be decorated with it, in order to have a full house of children and grandchildren in the future and enjoy family happiness. In Chaoshan, there is also the custom of using pomegranate flowers or pomegranates as sacrifices when children leave the garden at the age of fifteen.
In addition, pomegranate flowers also symbolize luck. In daily life, people in some areas put pomegranate flowers in a basin of clear water or well water, which is called safflower water. When cleaning the room, spray it around the room, thinking it can drive away bad luck. Or dip in safflower water and sprinkle it on people's limbs and heads. This is a etiquette of washing safflower water. I believe it can bring good luck.
Of course, these unscientific customs and etiquette are gradually being abandoned with the development of society. But in any case, it shows that people want to express their yearning for a better life with pomegranate flowers.
Pomegranate flower is also a symbol of beauty. Pomegranate skirt? Its origin is related to it. It is a well-known saying to crawl under the pomegranate skirt, which echoes the mature beauty of pomegranate flowers. The story of pomegranate skirt is mainly composed of ancient poems of the Northern Dynasties. Is Furong wearing a pomegranate skirt? Developed from it, it describes that when a woman dances, the skirt is as beautiful and charming as a pomegranate flower in full bloom.
When pomegranate flowers are in full bloom, they are bright and gorgeous, looking from a distance, just like dancing in a red dress, with a mature female beauty. Lu You, a famous poet, writes poems? Lao Tzu is really prosperous, and Liu Hua has also folded a fragrance? To express love and praise for it.
4. Pomegranate flowers can also be used as family potted plants with ornamental value. Pomegranate trees can be planted not only in the courtyard, but also as potted plants and placed on balconies, windowsills or indoors, which has high ornamental value. So it is also a good choice to send small pomegranate flowers to relatives or friends in potted plants. It can not only decorate the green environment, but also bring a good mood to the viewers.
On the other hand, in Chinese medicine culture, pomegranate flower can also be used as medicine, which has a good effect of stopping bleeding, clearing away heat and toxic materials and improving eyesight. In a word, many sweet words of pomegranate flower represent the beautiful expectation and longing for life.