Plum Blossom ( Prunus Mume)
Prunus mume, with the common names including Chinese plum and Japanese apricot is an Asian tree species classified in the Armeniaca section of the genus Prunus. The flower, long a beloved subject in the traditional painting of East Asia, is usually translated as plum blossom. This distinct tree species is related to both the plum and apricot trees Although generally referred to as a plum in English, it is more closely related to the apricot
Prunus mume, with the common names including Chinese plum and Japanese apricot is an Asian tree species classified in the Armeniaca section of the genus Prunus. The flower, long a beloved subject in the traditional painting of East Asia, is usually translated as plum blossom. This distinct tree species is related to both the plum and apricot trees Although generally referred to as a plum in English, it is more closely related to the apricot.
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| Prunus mume is a deciduous tree that starts flowering in mid-winter, typically around January or February in East Asia. It can grow to 4 -10 meters tall.The flowers are 2-2.5 cm in diameter and have a strong fragrant scent They have colors in varying shades of white, pink, and red. The fruit ripens in early summer, around June and July in East Asia, and coincides with the rainy season of East Asia, The plant is known by a number of different names in English, including Chinese plum and Japanese apricot. An alternative name is ume, from the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese name, or mume, from the scientific name. Another alternative name is mei, from the Chinese name. |
The National Flower of the Republic of China was officially designated as the plum blossom The plum blossom is symbol for resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity during the harsh winter. |
