Chrysanthemum flower, green 'Anastasia' variety (© Tom Joslyn/age fotostock/SuperStock)

【September 9 2013】This green "Anastasia" chrysanthemum is one of many varieties of "mums," as they're often called. Because the chrysanthemum's blooming season spans from September into early November, the flower's associated with autumn. And in Japan, the mum symbolizes the Imperial House and Throne. The dried blooms have, for centuries, been used for tea in Asia.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..