康乃馨

Carnations were first discovered in the Far East. These flowers are widely mentioned throughout Roman mythology(神话) and appear in the natural history records of the Roman writer Pliny, back in 50 B.C. Cultivation(培育) of the carnation began in the late 13th century, by Roman monks. They were very important to the Greeks and Roman and became the symbol for the Romans at their peak in civilization. They were also known as "Jove's flower" in Rome because Jove was one of their most admired gods. In ancient Greece they were the most adored flowers. According to a Christian legend, when Jesus was carrying the cross, Mary saw him and began to cry. Carnations began to grow where her tears fell.

Carnation

Carnations were first discovered in the Far East. These flowers are widely mentioned throughout Roman mythology(神话) and appear in the natural history records of the Roman writer Pliny, back in 50 B.C.