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Are cherry blossoms and cherry blossoms the same thing?

Cherry blossoms are different from cherry blossoms.

The main function of cherry blossoms is to watch. Flowers are pink and red, and fruits are inedible. The flowers of cherry blossoms are white, and when they fail to bloom, they bear fruit, which is our common cherry. Strictly speaking, these two plants are close relatives, but they are not the same plant.

The flowering periods of cherry blossoms and cherry blossoms are obviously different. Cherry blossoms bloom in early spring, and cherry blossoms bloom in April-May, a little later. If the two plants are close together, the cherry blossoms will bloom first.

Fruits and characteristics of cherry blossoms;

The fruit of cherry blossoms is drupe, and the fruiting period is around May. Drupe is nearly spherical, black and less than one centimeter in diameter. The surface of the fruit is red at the initial stage of growth, and gradually turns purple-brown to black after maturity. The stems of cherry blossoms are relatively long, reaching three to four centimeters. It tastes slightly bitter and is not suitable for eating.

Cherry blossoms are trees, about four to sixteen meters high, with gray bark, purple-brown branchlets, oval or obovate leaves, round base, tapering top, serrated edges and petioles about 1.5 cm long. Inflorescence is umbrella-shaped, usually with three or four flowers, the first leaves are open, the flower diameter is about three centimeters, and the petals are white, pink or red.