[多项选择]牡丹以其形美色艳、品种繁多，素有“花中之王…”“国色天香”的美誉，深受国人的喜爱。牡丹又以其雍容华贵、光彩照人的外形，成为富贵、吉祥的象征，因而人们常常把牡丹与繁荣、昌盛和幸福连缀在一起。千百年来，文人墨客以牡丹为题，创造出无数名句绝响，给观赏者增添了无限的雅兴。
中国种植牡丹已有1 500多年的历史。洛阳自古就是中国牡丹的著名产地，素有“洛阳牡丹甲天下”之称。

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Peony, known since ancient times as the "Queen of Flowers" and a "Celestial Beauty", is very popular with the Chinese people. They admire peony for its diverse varieties, gorgeous colours and beautiful shapes. Because of its grace and beauty, peony has become a symbol of wealth and auspiciousness, and is often associated with happiness and prosperity in China. Throughout the ages, a great many scholars have written poems and prose praising its beauty. Their works have added/lent poetic appeal to the flower and made it the greatest charm of the garden.
Peony cultivation in China dates back to over A E00 years ago. Luoyang has been the habitat of the flower and it is said that "The Luoyang peony is the finest/second to none in the world./