Hand-Painted Framed Butterfly on a Branch of Yellow FlowersCommonly called the golden chain tree, it is noted for its cascading clusters of yellow, wisteria like flowers that bloom in spring. In China, this flower is often featured in art and plays involving marriage. Many people exchange the flowers as a good luck charm when planning a wedding. Since the vines and trees bloom in spring and early summer, it serves as a potent symbol of new life.