Known as “the floral symbol of China, the state flower of Indiana, and the 12th anniversary flower,” this versatile perennial blossoms into lush flowers between late spring and early summer and, if ...

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Flowers have long been symbols of civilizations worldwide. Every country has its own national flower. China boasts abundant floral resources, yet, peony is the one that represents the Chinese nation ...

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The 6th Ordos Peony Tourism and Culture Festival in Kangbashi, Ordos, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, May 19, 2017. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The peony has gained ...