Prunus mume (Japanese: Ume)

4 Mar, 2009
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Blossoms of Prunus mume photographed from first floor on Feb. 13.
It is said that botanical name, 'Prunus mume' was named by Philipp Franz Jonkheer Balthasar von Siebold (German, 17 Feb,1796 - 18 Oct, 1866). At that time, the Edo Era, both Mume and Ume were used as the name of the blossoms. Only 'Ume' is used since about 100 years ago. The reason is unclear.

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Wohlibuli

How pretty!

4 Mar, 2009

Terratoonie

Thank you for the extra information under the photo which makes the picture more interesting.
This Prunus looks very attractive, blossoming through the snow.

6 Mar, 2009

Tasteyg

I love the snow on the branches :)

14 Mar, 2009

Mzgreenfing..

I see you took this photo on my Birthday so it has to be special!! I have seen some of the location descriptions on other pictures now, so realise that some are in the Botanical Gardens.

7 Apr, 2009

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