Bleeding Heart Peony
108 Flowers - Book 1
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17m
Though delicate in appearance, this flower is actually a relative of the flamboyant peony, and is a part of the Peony Festival in China. It is pretty obvious why this flower is so aptly named. But ignore that bleeding heart visual imagery. The Chinese see this flower as resembling a lady's small purse, holding a string full of treasure!
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