What does peony look like?

Peony flower solitary branch top, diameter10-17cm; Pedicel 4-6 cm long; Bracts 5, oblong, unequal in size; Sepals 5, green, broadly ovate, different in size; Petals 5, or double petals, rose, purple, pink to white, usually vary greatly, obovate, 5-8 cm long and 4.2-6 cm wide, with irregular waves at the top.

Stamens are 1- 1.7 cm long, filaments are purplish red and pink, the upper part is white, about 1.3 cm long, and anthers are oval and 4 mm long. The disk is leathery, cup-shaped, purplish red, with several sharp teeth or lobes at the top, completely covering the carpel, and the carpel cracks when it matures; Carpels 5, rarer, densely pilose. Kelp is rectangular with dense yellow-brown bristles. As shown in the figure below:

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Generally speaking, the charm of peony flower lies in its huge corolla, graceful, gorgeous, dignified and elegant, delicate and charming, and touching charm. This is the overall beauty of peony.

Peony culture is extremely rich and extensive, involving literature, art, painting, gardening, botany, pharmacology and folklore. Peony culture is the treasure of China national culture. If the national culture is compared to a beautiful crown, then the peony culture is a bright pearl embedded in this crown.

Peony is not only elegant, dignified and elegant, but also a symbol of good luck. People call peony "the flower of wealth". In ancient times, when peony was in full bloom, women liked to wear it as a headdress on their temples, which not only increased the charm of women, but also implied wealth and good luck.

Taking peony as a mascot is very common among the people. Peony can be found in paintings, sculptures, architecture, porcelain, fabrics, clothing, decorations and various utensils, including coins and stamps. In people's minds, the beautiful symbol of peony far exceeds the aesthetic value of peony. Therefore, peony won the favor of emperors and princes, down to ordinary people in cloth.

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