The Chrysanthemum is known as KIKU in Japanese, and symbolizes Longevity, Rejuvenation, Nobility and Prosperity. The 16-petaled Chrysanthemum is the official crest of the Japanese Emperor and can be found on Japanese Passports. An extremely beautiful flower is comes in many shapes, colors and sizes with some of the petal making long swoops that can be interpreted very liberally in decorative art.