What is the flower language of Angelica dahurica? The latest flower language meaning analysis
Angelica dahurica is a tall perennial herbaceous plant, often growing under forests, at forest edges, beside streams, in thickets and valley areas. It is mostly cultivated for medicinal use in the northern provinces of China. The flowering period of Angelica dahurica is July-August. Does the Angelica dahurica flower actually have a flower language? What is the flower language of Angelica dahurica? Let's take a look together below!
What is the flower language of Angelica dahurica?
Flower language of Angelica dahurica: fortitude, perseverance and longing.
Morphological characteristics of the Angelica dahurica flower
The Angelica dahurica flower is a compound umbel borne terminally or axillary, with the total peduncle 10-30 cm long. The involucre is absent or consists of 1-2 enlarged sheath-like bracts, the involucel has 14-16 narrowly lanceolate bracts that are longer than or equal to the pedicels, the calyx is absent, the petals number 5, white, ovate-lanceolate, with acuminate tips curved inward, the stamens number 5, with slender filaments extending beyond the petals, the ovary is inferior, 2-locular, the styles number 2, short, and the base is yellowish-white or white.
The story and legend of Angelica dahurica
It is said that when Su Shi served as the governor (mayor) of Hangzhou, he was very close to an old monk at the temple on Santai Mountain, and they often discussed poetry together. Once, the two were talking with great enthusiasm and did not stop until late at night. It was already early autumn weather, and the night was as cool as water. On his way home from the mountain temple, Su Dongpo caught a chill, and the next day he felt a headache and a stuffy nose, which was very uncomfortable. When the old monk heard about it, he sent someone to bring a packet of medicinal herbs, saying that if decocted and taken as a soup, the effect would be remarkably good.
After taking it, Su Dongpo indeed recovered from his illness, so he went up the mountain specifically to thank the old monk and wanted to inquire what this “miracle cure” was. Upon asking, he learned that it was the traditional Chinese medicine Angelica dahurica, a genuine local medicinal herb native to Hangzhou, hence the name “Hang Baizhi,” and because of its fragrant odor, it is also called “Xiang Baizhi.”