"Guose Tianxiang" (National Beauty and Heavenly Fragrance) describes the peony, and is also often used as the name of orchid varieties.

The phrase "Guose Tianxiang" (National Beauty and Heavenly Fragrance) describes the peony. Peony flowers are large, brightly colored and richly fragrant, and when in full bloom they look elegant and majestic; since ancient times people have regarded them as the king of flowers, so using "Guose Tianxiang" to describe them is very apt.

It is said that this expression comes from a poem praising peonies by a Tang Dynasty poet, meaning roughly that the peony's gorgeous color is like a beauty slightly tipsy, and its fresh fragrance seems to come from heaven. From then on, "Guose Tianxiang" gradually became a classic byword for the peony, and later it was also often used to praise a woman for her outstanding looks and elegant temperament.

In actual use, besides referring to the peony, "Guose Tianxiang" is also often used as the name of flower varieties. For example, in orchid horticulture there are Cymbidium tortisepalum (lianban lan) and Cymbidium ensifolium (jian lan) varieties named "Guose Tianxiang"; these orchids have elegant flowers and a delicate fragrance, and are loved by many orchid enthusiasts.

It should be noted that when you see "Guose Tianxiang" in an article describing flowers, it generally still refers to the peony; but if it appears in a variety introduction or seedling information, you need to judge from the context whether it refers to the peony or an orchid, so as to avoid misunderstanding.