The flower language and meaning of marigold, what are the legends and stories

1. The meaning of marigold flower language

1. Health and longevity: It has strong vitality. Even if it is not regularly cared for, it can still grow and bloom in harsh environments. Therefore, the language of its flowers represents health and longevity. It is very suitable to be given to elders, wishing them good health and longevity.

2. Friendship: Its flower language also implies friendship. You can give it to your good friend to let him know your place in his heart and increase the friendship between the two.

3. Sweet love: You can give red marigolds to your lover. Not only can they be used for viewing, but they also represent sweet love, indicating the hope of having a beautiful relationship with each other and making the couple more loving.

4. Sadness of parting: In addition to its positive meaning, it also implies the sadness of parting. It implies the longing for the loved one who is far away from each other and the hope to be reunited soon.

2. The legend of marigold

According to legend, in the mid-16th century, people did not know its name, but just thought that its leaves and the east China had a bad smell, so they named it stinking chrysanthemum. When a county lord celebrated his birthday, his housekeeper placed two rows of flowers at the door to add to the atmosphere. The lord was very happy when he saw the flowers and asked the names of the flowers. The housekeeper replied that it was stinking chrysanthemum, but the master misheard it and heard it as marigold. The butler hurried to compliment. This is how marigold got its name.