Cherry Blossom
Also known as Sakura
A cherry blossom is a flower of many trees of genus Prunus or Prunus
subg. Cerasus. They are also known as Japanese cherry and sakura (
桜
or
櫻
;
さくら
or
サクラ). They generally refer to
ornamental cherry trees, not to be confused with edible cherry trees. It
is considered the national flower of Japan.
In the United States, cherry blossom viewing began to spread after Japan
presented cherry blossoms as a token of friendship in 1912.