• The peony is one of numerous flowers native to China.Peony image by Konstantin Stepanov from Fotolia.com
  
  There are more than 32,000 different species of higher plants in China, according to the website china.org. Among those species, a wide variety of flowering plants exist. Several of the plants have been transported to other parts of the world, including the United States, because of their unique features.
  
  

Peony

• The peony, also known as the "king of flowers," is a perennial flower indigenous to China. The plant is characterized by its large blossoms with multiple petals.The peony comes in many different varieties and colors and grows best in full sunlight. It's typically grown in perennial flower beds or used as a border around a land area.
  
  

Plum Blossom

• The plum blossom grows on the plum tree. The plant originated in China, but now grows in several other Asian countries including Korea and Japan. Unlike like many traditional flowers, the flowers on the plum tree blossom in the middle of the winter season. Because of this trait, the plant is considered a symbol of survival, according to the website flowerhawaii.com. The flowers on the plum tree range from white and light green to purple, red and pink.
  
  

Tea Olive Plant

• The tea olive plant (Osmanthus fragrans) first originated in China. and produces small, white fragrant flowers. According to the website TopTropicals.com, the flower is a symbol of love and romance. The tea olive plant requires minimal care and survives in a wide range of environmental conditions.
  
  

Camelia

• There are numerous varieties of the camelia plant. According to the University of Florida website, the camellia can grow single tiered or multi-layered flowers, depending on the variety. Common color varieties include white, crimson red or a combination of the two. The camelia grows best in partially shaded locations. It is used in many landscape gardens as an accent plant.
  
  

Gardenia

• Native to China, the gardenia is a shrub-like plant that produces creamy-white flowers with dark green leaves. The flower is also known for its sweet fragrance. According to the Valentine Floral Creations website, there are more than 200 species of gardenias. In general, gardenias bloom in mid-spring to early summer. The plant grows best in partial sunlight.