The Cultural Legend of Daxuesu

The Cultural Legend of Daxuesu

The Legend of Daisetsu - The Flower of the Royal Family

According to folk legend, the Daxuesu is a famous family flower of the Duan family, prime ministers of the Nanzhao and Dali kingdoms during the Tang and Song dynasties. The exact written record is in "Nanzhong Youfanglu" written by Yang Andao during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty: "Daxuesu, a famous flower of the Duan family. It is mostly produced in Wuliang Mountain. It blooms in the first month of the year, with two to four flowers per plant, seven leaves, one-fourth of a fen wide and more than a foot long, like weeping willows. The stems are pale white like jade, as thick as chopsticks, and upright, which are of the best quality. The petals are lotus-shaped, white as snow, with a herringbone shoulder, two inches wide, the tongue is pale white like wax and graceful, and the flowers are fragrant."

It can be seen that Daxuesu has a long history of cultivation and has a profound historical accumulation. Moreover, as a family heirloom flower of the Duan family, the snow-white lily has a noble charm and adds a different ornamental value.

As a carrier of history and culture, Daxuesu has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. It has long been loved by local people in Yunnan, and people are proud to own a pot of it.

The Legend of Daxuesu

There is also a widely circulated legend about Daxuesu.

According to legend, a man from Heqing went to Shigu to do business. He was planning to sell wine there. This man from Heqing was driving his horse along a gloomy and winding path with an honest man. On the way, they picked up a handful of grass from the roadside and put it under the horse's pack that was tilted to one side to balance it. But on the way, they encountered bandits, so they abandoned their horses and fled. The two had no choice but to beg for food and return to Heqing.

When the two men returned to Heqing, they found that the horses had also returned, and the grass used to pad the pack was still neatly placed under the saddle. They all believed that it was the magic herb that saved the horse's life, so they planted the herb, and later it bloomed into beautiful flowers.

In order to express their gratitude to the orchid that saved them, the two men cultivated it carefully. Later, this orchid became the ancestor of Heqing Hualongsu.

This legend certainly has a lot of legendary and romantic colors, but it cannot be denied that it adds a touch of mystery to Daxuesu, making her even more eye-catching.

<<:  What is the function of banyan bonsai

>>:  The efficacy and function of tuberose

Recommend

What is hairy vegetable?

What is hairy vegetable? Mao Mao Cai is a leafy v...

How to put carnations in a vase

1. The first type Take a look at the first pictur...

When is the best time to sow snow lotus?

Snow lotus sowing time A herbaceous plant of the ...

Can all the leaves of the fortune tree be cut?

1. Can I cut it all? All the branches and leaves ...

How to fertilize green beans? What kind of fertilizer is good?

Green beans are nutritious vegetables that do not...

How many years does it take for the prickly pear to bear fruit?

Introduction to Planting Rosa Rosa Seabuckthorn p...

How to grow vinca roseus in summer

1. Lighting Catharanthus roseus is a relatively e...

Can Tillandsia bloom in winter?

Can it be opened in winter? The flowering period ...

Requirements of climate and temperature for growing Wogan

Requirements for planting Wogan Wogan has a certa...

How to eat hibiscus flowers

1. Hibiscus Tofu Pudding You can prepare it accor...

Cultivation methods and precautions of lotus

1. Maintenance methods 1. Temperature: The lotus ...

How to grow Daphne koreana so that it blooms

Daphne odora flowering time Daphne odora usually ...

What to do if mirror grass has insects

1. Aphids It reproduces very quickly, and if you ...

Introduction to cherry varieties, pictures of cherries

1. Introduction of cherry varieties Early Ruby: T...