Its yellow petals are dappled with purple, thus combining the two colors most revered by Taoists. Its fragrance is not inferior to that of the plum in quality, and perhaps even surpasses it.
玉質紫金衣，香雪隨風蕩蠟梅與梅同時開花，黃瓣紫斑，兩者都是道家的顏色；她的香氣比起梅花，甚至有過之無不及。