Chrysanthemums, a traditional fall flower in the United States, are native to China, Japan, northern Africa and southern Europe. Chrysanthemums were first cultivated in the 1500s by the Chinese, who believed chrysanthemums had life-giving ability. Chrysanthemums grow in hundreds of colors and shapes.
Scientific Name
According to the University of Illinois Extension, the scientific or genus name "chrysanthemum" is derived from the Greek words "cheysos," meaning gold, and "anthos" meaning flower.
Birth Flower
Chrysanthemums are the birth flower for November. It may symbolize optimism or happiness. Japanese custom says that a chrysanthemum petal will encourage a long and healthy life when dropped into the bottom of a wine glass.
13th Wedding Anniversary
Also according to the website Flower info, the chrysanthemum is the flower for the 13th wedding anniversary because it's associated with abundance and loveliness. It's also a symbol for fidelity.
Japanese Festival
A symbol of the sun in Japan, the chrysanthemum is the official flower for the month of October in that country, where an annual "Festival of Happiness" is held to celebrate the flower. The Japanese consider the orderly unfolding of the chrysanthemum’s petals to represent perfection.
Victorian Flower Language
According to the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, in the Victorian era, when people used flowers to extend hidden messages and describe feelings, a red chrysanthemum meant "love," a yellow one meant "slighted love" and a white chrysanthemum meant "truth."
Source: http://www.ehow.com/facts_6748105_meaning-chrysanthemums.html
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