The language and legend of Edelweiss

The Flower Language of Edelweiss

It must be hard for everyone to imagine that this mysterious white flower actually symbolizes bravery and important memories. Bravery can be said to be the character of Edelweiss, which strives to bloom despite its harsh growing environment. It can also be said that anyone who has seen Edelweiss is a brave person, because Edelweiss usually grows on the rock surface of high mountains at an altitude of about 1,700 meters, which is difficult for ordinary people to climb. In addition, Edelweiss is very rare, so anyone who can see Edelweiss is a brave person. For those who see Edelweiss, it must be an unforgettable and important memory, so Edelweiss also means important memories.

The Legend of Edelweiss

Because Edelweiss is the national flower of Austria, there are many legends about Edelweiss in Austria. These legends also determine the unique flower language of Edelweiss.

Flower pickers in ancient times did not have the advanced technology that we have today, so it was difficult for them to find the flowers they wanted. But legend has it that the Edelweiss King can guide the flower pickers to find the flowers they want, and people believe it. However, if anyone pulls out the Edelweiss King by the roots, that person will fall into the abyss and be doomed, which greatly challenges the courage of the pickers. Therefore, in the past, many young people in Austria went looking for Edelweiss regardless of their lives, just to give it to their sweethearts. This is the origin of the flower language of Edelweiss, "courage".