As early as the Middle Ages, Quanzhou was famous for its Citon City in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Because there were many Erythrina flowers growing in Quanzhou in ancient times, it was known as "Erythronium City" or "Tongcheng". At present, there are still many Erythrina flowers planted in Kaiyuan Temple and Overseas Chinese Building in Quanzhou City. The beautiful Quanzhou City is nestled among the green leaves and red flowers of Erythrina.
It is said that during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, the Qingyuan Army Jiedushi and Jinjiang Wangliu Congxiao once planted Erythrina truncatula all over the city in order to expand the city outline of Quanzhou. Later, Erythrina grew with luxuriant flowers and leaves, and the flowers were as red as fire, which became a major feature of Quanzhou, and Quanzhou became famous at home and abroad for this reason. Therefore, the Erythrina flower has become a symbol of Quanzhou and is designated as the city flower of Quanzhou.
The meaning of the eryngium flower: prosperous, auspicious and rich, full of people's good hopes for the future.
Quanzhou people love Erythrina flowers and regard them as "auspicious trees". Literati and poets of the past dynasties have also left many good verses about chanting Erythrina flowers. Let's take a look at them below.
"Erythronium Flower" [Tang Dynasty] Wang Hub
In the clear and misty rainy morning of the Southern Kingdom, the erythritia flowers bloomed along the road.
The forest tips are covered with red clouds, making you feel energetic in the summer.
_The heroes fight with fire and bully the hibiscus, and the cranes are frightened and their wings fly away with sorrow.
I directly suspect that the Qing Emperor left in such a hurry that the spring breeze cannot clear up the place.
"Citong" [Song Dynasty] Chen Mi
The name is passed down to public opinion, but the romantic relationship lacks a picture.
People with high flowers don’t pick them, but they keep Yingqiwu.
"Citong" [Song Dynasty] Chen Mi
Protect the family around the city, and the scorching wind will bloom.
The sky is full of clouds and clouds.
"Ode to Quanzhou Erythrina" [Song Dynasty] Ding Wei
I heard the villagers say that the leaves of Erythora japonica will bloom first and then the years will be full.
I am here today to worry about the people. I only love green and not red.
"Citong City" [Song Dynasty] Lu Zao
The clouds and clouds around the Fujian Sea surround the Citong, who sealed the city in the past.
The partridge crows in sorrow for the past, and the fragrance of cinnamon fades away the old appearance.
"Erythrina" [Song Dynasty] Zhu Jifang
Erythrina clings to the guest house, and the window screen is covered with clear green.
The leaves were flying last night, but there were no flowers when they came.
The cold crows are startled by the moonlight, and people cherish their old age.
Today’s life is shaken, but my return is doubled.