In the colorful colors of nature, safflower wood, with its unique purple-red hue, has become a beautiful scenery in spring. And the slightly obscure word "檵" in its name contains the unique charm and vitality of this plant.
First of all, let's uncover the mystery of the pronunciation of the word "檵". The word, pronounced "jì", is the same as "following", and seems to tell us that this plant has an uninterrupted and endless power. In fact, the glyph of the word "檵" is like a wisp of closely connected petals, which perfectly interprets the characteristics of safflower sandalwood flowers - the wisps are closely connected, as if conveying a kind of closeness and continuity of life.
Behind this beautiful name, there are many more interesting stories hidden. Do you know? In the wild, the branches of the sandalwood will be broken due to friction, but these broken branches will not wither, but will be connected and grown due to the contact of the cambium layers, and there is a strange phenomenon called "branch connection". Isn't this the closely connected and endless image contained in the word "檵"?
When it comes to the beauty of the safflower wood, it is impossible not to mention its leaves and flowers. The leaves are leathery and ovate, some dark green like emerald, others dark purple like gemstones, the tips are sharp, the base is dull and thick, and the tops are dotted with downy hairs, as if they are carefully carved works of art by nature. In spring, the purple-red flowers bloom quietly, either before the new leaves or at the same time as the young leaves. The petals are four, shaped like a ribbon, light and elegant, as if dancing in the wind.
Imagine walking through the safflower trees in the spring season, the purple-red flowers glittering in the sunlight and contrasting with the green leaves, forming a vivid spring picture. And you, as if you are the protagonist of this painting, feel the gift of nature and the rhythm of life.
In addition to its ornamental value, safflower sandalwood also has a profound cultural heritage. In ancient texts, it is not difficult to find words of praise for it. The poets used their pen and ink to depict the style and changes of safflower sandalwood in the changing seasons, and also conveyed their yearning and pursuit of a better life.
Today, safflower wood has become an important part of landscaping and urban landscapes. Whether it's in parks, streets, or courtyards, you can see it. With its unique colors and forms, it adds a touch of color and vitality to our living space.