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Paulownia 桐 Time Princess Tree Traditional Planted Birth

meaning paulownia
number 1552
hanzi
story A paulownia is known as the "princess tree". It was once a traditional tree planted at the same time as the birth of a daughter. It would grow fast enough that, at the time of her wedding, it could be used to make a dresser as a wedding present for her.
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