Cosmos Sulphureus: Unveiling the Charm of Gesang Meiduo

The Cosmos sulphureus, also known as Gesang Meiduo, is a subject of extensive debate regarding its specific plant identity. It is currently recognized as the city flower of Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.

In Tibet, people often use the Gesang flower to express and convey beautiful emotions, and there are many songs and stories praising the Gesang flower. The Gesang flower holds a high position in the hearts of the Tibetan people and is seen by them as a sacred flower symbolizing love and auspiciousness.

Throughout the long course of Tibetan history, the Gesang flower has existed as a spiritual entity in the hearts of the Tibetan people, becoming a symbol of their pursuit of happiness, auspiciousness, and beautiful emotions.

I. Basic Introduction

The Gesang flower is a symbol of the pursuit of happiness, auspiciousness, and beautiful emotions. It is beautiful but not flamboyant, often serving as a synonym for describing strong women.

Because it loves the plateau sunshine and is not afraid of severe cold and frost, it is considered one of the most resilient wildflowers on the plateau.

II. Common Types

Since there is no unified plant identification for the Gesang flower, the following are the main representative plants commonly accepted:

Chrysanthemum (Autumn Sakura)

Many people consider the Chrysanthemum as the Gesang flower. The Chrysanthemum is native to Mexico and other South American regions, also known as Autumn Sakura or Autumn Cherry, a one to two-year-old herbaceous plant of the Chrysanthemum family.

Aster and China Aster

From a botanical perspective, the Gesang flower should be the resource-rich and widely distributed Aster and China Aster (Callistephus chinensis (L.) Nees) in Tibet.

In horticulture, people usually habitually refer to plants before and after classification changes as “Aster,” and the broad sense of Aster also includes other nearby genera such as Heteropappus Less., Callistephus Cass., etc.

Many plants of the Aster genus are not only traditional medicinal plants but like the Aster souliei Franch., can be used to treat diseases like plague and poisoning.

Potentilla fruticosa

Some also state that the Potentilla fruticosa L. from the Rosaceae family is a case of the Gesang flower. Potentilla fruticosa is widely distributed in the subarctic to the alpine regions of the northern hemisphere, extremely cold-resistant, and can withstand temperatures as low as -50°C.