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April 8th: Today's Flower Broom (금작화) - A Symbol of Golden Warmth Botanical Profile (EN) Common Name: Broom / Scotch Broom Scientific Name: Cytisus scoparius Symbolism: Philanthropy, Neatness, Humility Origin: Central and Western Europe Habitat: Sunny hills, wastelands, and sandy soils Characteristics & Trivia: The Broom plant is known for its bright yellow, pea-like flowers that bloom densely on slender, dark green stems. Historically, these tough branches were used to make sweeping brooms. It also has a royal connection—the Plantagenet dynasty of England took its name from the Latin word for this plant, 'planta genista'. Why We Recommend It: Representing 'Philanthropy,' this flower grows beautifully even in barren lands, brightening the area with golden hues. We hope this flower inspires you to spread unconditi...

[0330] Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius) Hello, everyone. It is Monday, March 30, 2026. In this quiet hour as a new week begins, I bring you a plant story to brighten your heart. The plant we will explore today is the Scotch Broom, which heralds spring with its dazzling yellow light. Let me first summarize the detailed information about this plant. English Name: Scotch Broom or Broom Scientific Name: Cytisus scoparius Symbolism: Humility, Neatness Origin: Western and Central Europe Main Habitat: Sunny, dry sandy soils or wastelands The most prominent feature of the Scotch Broom is that in spring, bright yellow, pea-like flowers densely bloom along its slender green branches. When the wind blows, the thin stems sway flexibly, spreading a fresh lemon scent all around. Because its leaves are very small and drop early, when it is in full bloom, it looks as if the entire branch is dyed in gold. Here is a very interesting historical fact related to the plant's name. The English name, Broo...

I appreciate people who are civil, whether they mean it or not. I think: Be civil. Do not cherish your opinion over my feelings. There's a vanity to candor that isn't really worth it. Be kind. - Richard Greenberg (1958- ) 나는 진정이든 아니든 예의를 지키는 사람들에게 감사합니다. 나는 예의 바르게 행동해야 한다고 생각합니다. 내 느낌보다 당신의 의견을 중히 여기지 마십시오. 별 가치도 없는 솔직함에는 허영심이 있습니다. 예의를 지키십시오. - 리차드 그린버그

The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue. - Confucius (孔子, 551BC–479BC) 강직과 의연함, 소박함과 겸손함은 인(仁)에 가까우니라. - 공자 (孔子)

Virtue is not left to stand alone. - Chinese Proverb 덕(德)은 홀로 남겨져 있지 않는다. - 중국 속담

True goodness springs from a man's own heart. - Chinese Proverb 진실로 착함은 인간 자신의 마음에서 나온다. - 중국 속담

When you drink the water, remember the spring. - Chinese Proverb 물 마실 때는 그 샘도 생각하라. - 중국 속담