King of flowers: The peony carries the meaning of auspiciousness and was the national flower during the Tang Dynasty. — China Daily/Asia News Network
BEIJING: The peony has gained overwhelming support in an online vote to be chosen as China’s national flower.
The final result of the poll, initiated by the China Flower Association, would have been unveiled yesterday.
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