The national flower of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is Jindalai.
Kindallai, scientifically known as Khingan Rhododendron , is a semi-evergreen shrub in the Rhododendron family, which is up to 2 meters tall and has many branches. Leaves nearly leathery, oval or oblong, inflorescences axillary apex or false apex, flowers pink or purplish-red, anthers, peduncles purplish-red, capsules oblong, flowering in May-June, fruiting in July. The mainland is mainly distributed in Heilongjiang, Inner Mongolia, Jilin, eastern mountainous areas of Liaoning and Xiaoxing'anling mountainous areas. It is found in Mongolia, Japan, North Korea, and Russia. It grows in montane larch forests, under or on the edges of birch forests.
Jindalai, flowers can be ornamental, leaves can be used to extract aromatic oils, prepare flavors; It can also be used in medicine, cold and bitter taste, can relieve cough and expectorant. The stem, stem and fruit contain grass tannin, which can be refined from the gum.
Jindalai means and symbolizes beauty, happiness, auspiciousness, and chastity. In North Korea, Jindalai is also known as "Kim Il-sung Flower", a flower represents a great man, which shows the Korean people's love for Jindalai flowers. North Korea's official propaganda "Kim Il Sung flower is worthy of its name, and its charm reflects the noble appearance of great people, and people call it a flower that symbolizes love and happiness, hope and enthusiasm." ”