A gentleman. ?

Orchids among traditional Chinese famous flowers only refer to several species of terrestrial orchids distributed in the genus Orchid in China, such as Chunlan, Huilan, Jianlan, Molan and Hanlan, which are usually referred to as "Chinese Orchid".

This type of orchid is very different from tropical orchids with large and colorful flowers. They do not have eye-catching colors, large flowers and leaves, but they have a simple, quiet, elegant and noble temperament, which is very suitable for Oriental people. aesthetic standards. It has a cultivation history of more than a thousand years in China.

Since ancient times, the Chinese people have loved orchids, raised orchids, chanted orchids, and painted orchids. The ancients once praised that "watching leaves is better than watching flowers." People also appreciate the orchid's perseverance and perseverance in the company of grass and trees, not competing with other flowers, not afraid of being bullied by frost and snow. Orchids have always been regarded as a symbol of nobility and elegance. Together with plum blossoms, bamboos and chrysanthemums, they are known as the "Four Gentlemen".

In the 1987 selection of the top ten famous flowers in the country, orchids ranked fourth after plum blossoms, peonies and chrysanthemums. The orchid has been selected as the city flower by Baoding City in Hebei Province, Longyan City in Fujian Province, Yilan City in Taiwan Province, Guiyang City in Guizhou Province, Baoshan City in Yunnan Province, Shaoguan City in Guangdong Province, and Shantou in Guangdong Province.