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| Scientific name | Magnolia denudata |
|---|---|
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Origin | China |
| Season | Spring |
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Region | Mediterranean |
| Colours & Symbolism | White: purity; Dignity; Ancient beauty |
Magnolia denudata, the lilytree or Yulan magnolia (simplified Chinese: 玉兰花; traditional Chinese: 玉蘭花; pinyin: yùlánhuā; lit. 'jade orchid/lily'), is native to central and eastern China. It has been cultivated in Chinese Buddhist temple gardens since 600 AD. Its flowers were regarded as a symbol of purity in the Tang dynasty and it was planted in the grounds of the emperor's palace. It is the official city flower of Shanghai, China, and Daejeon, South Korea.
高尚纯洁，先花后叶的特性象征高洁的品格。
玉兰花洁白如玉，上海市花，在佛教寺庙中广泛种植。
自然への愛、崇高——恐竜が生きていた時代から変わらぬ姿で咲く最古の花のひとつ。
モクレンは地球上に現れた最初の花の一つ。蜜蜂が存在する以前から咲いていたとされ、古代の純粋な美を体現します。
