轻轻地推开小窗 院中洒遍了银色的月光 赏花 随着那晚风微微荡漾 送来一阵阵的花香 白兰花 你是多么令人神往 悠悠的芬芳 沁入了我的心房 ——歌曲《白兰花》 每年的夏秋季节，走在广东省佛山市的大街小巷，白兰花香四处弥漫，白兰树的身影随处可见。无论是 禅城区的祖庙路，还是南海区的天佑南路，抑或顺德区的清晖园，都能找到白兰树的踪迹。 这些白兰树或孤植成景，或成排挺立，为城市增添了一抹清新的绿色。特别是禅城区的简氏别墅内，经 历了时间洗礼的白兰树，见证了岁月的沉淀，是当地最高龄的白兰之一。 清新淡雅 蓬勃向上 在佛山，白兰树总数超2万棵，是这座城市历史文化的重要符号之一。 佛山人为什么喜欢白兰？ "白兰花香清新淡雅，让人感到温馨、宁静。"家住禅城区祖庙街道的市民陈劲元说，白兰有一种温和而 务实的美，与佛山人的性格很是相似，"20多年前，市里开展市花评选，我就毫不犹豫地选了白兰！" "纯洁真挚""清新优雅""蓬勃向上"，问佛山人为何喜欢白兰，这几个词常出现在回答中。 1997年，为了创建国家园林城市，佛山开始在全市公开评选市花。中山公园、影剧院、百花广场……佛 山市城建部门在几个主要的公共场所发放选票，设立投票点。市民 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the cultural significance and widespread presence of the Michelia alba (white magnolia) in Foshan, emphasizing its role as a symbol of the city's history and identity, as well as its various applications in local culture and economy [13][14][15]. Group 1: Cultural Significance - The total number of Michelia alba trees in Foshan exceeds 20,000, making it an important cultural symbol of the city [14]. - The city officially designated Michelia alba as its municipal flower in 1997, following a public voting process that garnered nearly 100,000 votes, reflecting the residents' affection for the flower [15][16]. - The flower's characteristics, such as its pure fragrance and elegant appearance, resonate with the local population's values of warmth, practicality, and resilience [15][16]. Group 2: Historical Context - The cultivation of Michelia alba in Foshan dates back to the late Qing Dynasty, with notable specimens like a 140-year-old tree in Qinghui Garden [17]. - The city began using Michelia alba for urban greening in the 1950s and promoted its widespread planting in the 1980s, contributing to the city's green landscape [17][18]. Group 3: Economic and Practical Applications - Michelia alba is not only appreciated for its beauty but also for its culinary and medicinal uses, such as in flower tea and traditional Chinese medicine [19]. - The flower's essence has inspired local businesses, including a perfume brand that utilizes advanced extraction techniques to capture its unique fragrance [19][20]. - The design of urban infrastructure, such as streetlights shaped like Michelia alba flowers, reflects the integration of this floral symbol into the city's aesthetic and cultural identity [20].