Plants and flowers are one of the most common decorative elements on ancient Chinese ceramics. Certain special plants and flowers are often imbued with specific human characters. For instance, pine trees and plum blossoms frequently symbolize "integrity" or nobility, while lotus flowers represent peace and harmony, and chrysanthemums stand for independence and resistance to conformity. In other contexts, these plants and florists also express hopes for a good life. For example, peonies and roses often symbolize prosperity and the wish for many offspring, while pine trees represent longevity.