Olive flower is the national flower of Greece, Tunisia and Cyprus. This flower symbolizes the pride of the Greek nation and the prosperity of the country. When the competition is held, the olive branch is used as a crown to reward the winner. Take the olive branch as a symbol of peace. North Africa is rich in olives and is known as the "Olive Garden of the World". Cyprus has two green olive branches printed on its national flag, which is regarded as a symbol of peace, wisdom and victory. The olive branch is a branch of the olive branch and the national tree of Greece. The original plant belongs to the evergreen shrub of Oleaceae, with beautiful tree shape and lush foliage. It was introduced to China in 1960s and cultivated as a garden ornamental plant in many areas. Small white flowers bloom in September every year, and bear fruit in June 5438+1October, and the fruit turns from green to red in June 5438+065438+1October.
The legendary olive flower
The dove and the olive branch-the origin of the symbol of peace There is a story in the New Testament: Once upon a time, there was a man named Noah. One day, he heard the voice of God. God said that because of human sins, there will be floods to destroy the world. God told him to build a big ship and said that he could escape death. So Noah and his sons built a big ship in the shape of a rectangular wooden cabinet, which was called the ark. When the flood came, Noah's family boarded the ark and brought lions, tigers, rabbits, ducks, butterflies and other animals into the boat in pairs. The water is getting stronger and stronger. A few days later, the stream turned into a torrent, the mire into a big lake, and the ark floated back and forth on the rough water. A few days later, the rain stopped, but the flood did not recede. The ark docked at the top of a high mountain. Noah opened the cage and released a little gray pigeon. However, the pigeon soon flew back and flapped its wings in front of the cage. A few days later, Noah stood up again. This time, the pigeon flew back with a freshly twisted olive leaf in its mouth. Noah knew that the flood had completely receded and peace had come. He got off the boat with his wife, son and grandson and walked to the top of the mountain in the morning light. The animals followed them out of the ark. In front of them, it is no longer a raging flood, but a valley full of green trees and a mountain road full of flowers on both sides. Later, people used pigeons and olive branches to symbolize peace.