dianthus
Japanese Name:
撫子
Romaji Name:
nadeshiko
Description
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The pink or "nadeshiko" flower is a delicate wildflower native to Japan, known for its soft pink petals and fringed edges. It symbolizes feminine beauty and grace in Japanese culture.
History
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The dianthus flower originated in Europe and Asia, and it has been cultivated for over 2,000 years. In Japan, nadeshiko has appeared in poetry and literature since the Manyōshū (8th century), symbolizing feminine beauty, grace, and purity.
In Japanese culture, the term “Yamato Nadeshiko” refers to the ideal image of a traditional Japanese woman, inspired by the gentle beauty of the flower. Today, dianthus is grown worldwide as an ornamental plant, and in Japan, nadeshiko still carries strong cultural meaning in addition to being enjoyed as a seasonal flower.