The peony has been called the king of flowers since ancient times.
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usage
The Japanese company writes its name with the same two characters, read Kaō. In China it is best known for 妙而舒 (Merries) diapers and 蒸汽眼罩 self-heating eye masks.
culture
As a literary word 花王 is the tree peony, 牡丹. Its traditional partner is the herbaceous peony 芍药, called 花相, the prime minister of flowers.
