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The origin of osmanthus fragrans
Osmanthus fragrans, a flower from China, was often used by ancient people to praise those who tried it in autumn and called it "winning the laurel". Then there is laurel in the middle of the month, so it is also called laurel.

In mid-June, there were toads there, so I made Deng Ke my boarding school that month. As a result, "the moon has won the laurel", and laurel has become synonymous with successful personnel and career in old China.

Since ancient times, people in China have often associated osmanthus trees with the moon, weaving many myths. In particular, the story of WU GANG's conquest of Guangxi has always been a beautiful talk among the moxibustion population. Because it is said that there are laurel trees in the moon, the moon was called "ghost woman" in ancient times.

Foreigners also regard Guangxi as a symbol of nobility and honor. In ancient Greek mythology, laurel is a "sacred object" dedicated to Abel, the god of science and art.

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The birthplace of osmanthus fragrans:

Bai Dun is the birthplace and producing area of osmanthus fragrans in Xianning. People in Bai Dun, Xianning, who live in "Qianshan Mountain is beautiful with osmanthus trees and fragrant flowers", are all proud of it. They not only love osmanthus trees, but also love their outstanding heroic spirit.

Unconventional temperament, tenacious perseverance, selfless dedication and holy and beautiful sentiment all represent the character and sentiment of Bai Dun people.

Therefore, in March of 1975, when Xianning county was merged, it was named "Guihua People's Commune", and in March of 1984 10, the people's commune was abolished, and the township system in the recovery area was established, and it was changed to "Guihua Town".

With the change of time, the name of the administrative region originally taken from the name of the higher aromatic plant "Osmanthus fragrans" has gradually evolved into a place name, while the name of "Bai Dun" which was originally famous in history has been hidden.

Reference source: Baidu Encyclopedia-Osmanthus fragrans

Reference source: Baidu Encyclopedia-Guishu