2. The November flower is the Chrysanthemum.
The word marigold is used to describe plants
with golden yellow blossoms and the
Calendula (marigold) symbolizes sorrow or
sympathy, which explains the hidden message
“My Thoughts Are With You”, associated with
this flower.
The secret meaning of the mum is “You‟re A
Wonderful Friend.”
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3. About Chrysanthemum
This mostly perennial plant is also called the
„mum‟.
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia‟s official flower.
King Tut (Tutankhamen) was said to have
been buried wearing floral collars of
chrysanthemums and insects are repelled by
resins of the plant.
A certain type of fireworks shell is named a
chrysanthemum because they produce a
pattern which happens to resemble the flower.
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4. Colours of Chrysanthemum
Pink
Red
White
The white mum is the official flower of the
Triangle Fraternity.
Yellow
The sorority Sigma Alpha has adopted the
yellow mum as their official flower as has the
pharmacy fraternity Lambda Kappa Sigma.
Mauve
Orange
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5. Chrysanthemum Symbolize
Cheerfulness
Love
The flower is symbolic in many cultures including
the Chinese and East Asians who consider it one of
the Four Gentlemen in art and it has a great deal of
significance during the Double Ninth Festival.
The incurve chrysanthemum is symbolic of death in
France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Poland, Hungary and
Croatia and are used in funerals and placed on
graves.
In China, Japan and Korea lamentation or grief are
the symbolic meanings attached to the white
chrysanthemum while they represent honesty in
many other countries.
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6. In Japan
The Chrysanthemum was adopted as the
official seal of the Emperor following its
introduction in that country in the 8th century
AD.
The Japanese Festival of Happiness is a
celebration of the mum.
In Japan the position of a Japanese emperor is
called the Chrysanthemum Throne and the
emperor awards a Japanese honour known as
the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum.
In Australia
The chrysanthemum is given to mothers on
Mother‟s Day in Australia.
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7. In Chinese city
A festival celebrating the flower is held annually in
the Chinese city of Tongxiang.
And the name of the ancient Chinese city of Ju-Xian
means „chrysanthemum city.‟
In United States
The flower was introduced to Untied States in the
late 1700‟s when an imported variety identified as
Dark Purple arrived from England courtesy of
Colonel John Stevens.
The official flower of the city of Chicago, Illinois is
the chrysanthemum. The designation was made in
1966 by Mayor Richard J. Daley. It is also the
official flower of the California city of Salinas.
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8. Health Benefits of Chrysanthemum
Ancient Chinese medicine points to chrysanthemum
tea as offering long-term benefits related to blood
and weight.
Chrysanthemum tea is a medicinal use of the plant
and has been for many years.
The drink is said to cool the body, clear the liver,
support immunity, reduce high blood pressure,
relax the nervous system and slows aging.
Combined with other herbs, they are said to
increase in potency and assist with dizziness and
eyestrain as well as improving vision and comforts
the eyes.
Another health benefit in the use of
chrysanthemum tea is that it is believed to lower
cholesterol.
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