Cherry Blossom

The cherry blossom, or sakura, is the flower of trees in Prunus subgenus Cerasus.

Cherry Blossom

"Sakura" usually refers to flowers of ornamental cherry trees. Cherry blossoms have been described as having a vanilla-like smell, which is mainly attributed to coumarin.They are common in East Asia, especially in Japan, where they have been cultivated, producing many varieties. The Japanese word sakura can mean either the tree or its flowers. The cherry blossom is considered the national flower of Japan, and is central to the custom of hanami (flower viewing). Sakura trees are often called Japanese cherry in English. Wild species of cherry tree are widely distributed, mainly in the Northern Hemisphere.

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