2. Sakura (scientific name: subgenus Prunus). Cherry. ): it is the general name of several plants of Prunus in Rosaceae. Cherry blossom is not a flower, but a general term for many species and varieties. In horticulture, cherry blossoms are the general name of all species of Prunus subgenera in Rosaceae. In the newly revised name of Flora of China, it refers to "Tokyo Cherry Blossom", also known as "Japanese Cherry Blossom". There are many kinds of cherry blossoms, more than 300 in number. There are about 150 wild cherry blossoms in the world, and there are more than 50 in China. Among the wild ancestors of about 40 cherry plants in the world, 33 are native to China. Others are varieties derived from horticultural hybridization.
3. Cherry blossoms are native to the temperate zone around the Himalayas in the northern hemisphere and grow all over the world, mainly in Japan. Each branch has 3 to 5 flowers, which are umbrella-shaped, with notches at the top of petals, mostly white and pink. Flowers often bloom in March with or after leaves. With the change of seasons, cherry blossoms are fragrant and gorgeous, and are often used for garden viewing. Cherry blossoms can be divided into single petals and compound petals. A single petal can blossom and bear fruit, and most of the compound petals do not bear fruit.
4. According to literature research, cherry blossoms were planted in the court of China during the Qin and Han Dynasties more than two thousand years ago. Cherry blossoms have generally appeared in private courtyards in the Tang Dynasty. At that time, all countries came to Korea, and Japanese pilgrims brought cherry blossoms back to Japan. Cherry blossoms have been in Japan for more than 1000 years. Cherry blossoms symbolize enthusiasm, purity and nobility. Known as the national flower of Japan.