bowl-shaped flowers in red, pink, orange, yellow, purple, and black. They are native to the Sichuan (meaning “land of abundance”) Province of China. Hollyhocks appear in the writings of Chinese intellectuals and poets, including Chen Biao, Su Shi, Li Bai, and Du Fu. Since hollyhocks c...
fear and is the color associated with one of the most revered goddesses in Hindu mythology – Durga, her fiery image enhanced by her red tongue and almost red eyes. Red also stands for purity and is the preferred color for a bride’s garment. Red has a deep meaning in the Indian ...