Osmanthus is one of the traditional Chinese flowers, which has been loved by people since ancient times. In ancient poems, there are many classic verses describing osmanthus, and I think the most famous of them may be "The Fragrance of Osmanthus in August" by Bai Juyi, a poet of the Tang Dynasty:
"Seeking osmanthus in the moonlight in the mountain temples, and looking at the tide on the pillows of the county pavilions. When will I lean on the appendage to watch the phoenix dance, but I can see the smoke sky knotted with clouds floating."
This poem depicts the scenes of searching for cinnamon under the moonlight and watching the phoenix from the pavilion, showing the poet's deep longing for his hometown and his yearning for a better time. As a result, the osmanthus flower has become one of the symbols of homesickness and nostalgia for one's hometown.
In addition, many other poets have also written classic lines about osmanthus, such as Li Qingzhao's "Partridge Sky - Osmanthus": "Dusky, light and yellow is soft, and only the fragrance lingers. What is the need for light blue and light red, since it is the first among the flowers." This poem praises the fragrance and character of osmanthus, expressing the poet's love and admiration for osmanthus.