One of my classmates arranged these flowers using (han-geshou) and nadeshiko (pink dianthus) in a tea ceremony class last week. These delicate white flowers are known as "Lizard's Tail" in English—a peculiar name. The name comes from the drooping flowers that resemble a lizard's tail. In contrast, the Japanese name 半化粧 (はんげしょう) carries a poetic meaning. These slender, white flowers are paired with leaves that feature white splashes, as if a woman had powdered her face to meet her loved one. This leads to the term 'han-ge-shou,' which literally means 'putting on makeup halfway. So romantic, isn't it?
This difference really shows how aesthetic senses can vary, doesn't it?
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