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Yulania denudata (syn. lilytree), native to China and the city flower of Shanghai. It is a species that usually blooms in white and hot pink colors with a citrus-lemon fragrance, but prone to browning if subjected to frost. [Photo/Wechat: csnbgsh] |
Flowers beguile us with their lovely scents and striking beauty, but flowers aren’t just beautiful and fragrant; many have hidden attributes. Flowers and plants have been used for admiration for thousands of years. Some flowers, such as the Narcissus pseudonarcissus (more commonly known as wild daffodil), which originates from the Mediterranean region, may have unusual characteristics or forms.
Every flower has its interesting qualities and attributes worth admiring. Now dive into the fascinating world of flower-lore and gain a fresh perspective on flowering plants blossoming in spring at the Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden.
