The story of cherry blossoms
Chapter 1
Botanical secrets of the sakura
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Chapter 2
The cultural art of hanami
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Chapter 3
Global diplomacy in pink
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Chapter 4
Climate change and the shifting bloom
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Ch 1 · Botanical secrets of the sakura
Glossary
Prunus (sustantivo)
Género botánico al que pertenecen todos los cerezos en flor. Este grupo también incluye frutales como melocotoneros y almendros; así, la bella sakura es prima biológica de tu postre favorito.
Género botánico al que pertenecen todos los cerezos en flor. Este grupo también incluye frutales como melocotoneros y almendros; así, la bella sakura es prima biológica de tu postre favorito.
Fun Fact
Color-changing sakura: The rare Ukon variety blooms in a pale yellow-green shade, with petals that gradually blush into soft pink as they age.
Glossary
somei yoshino (noun)
The most popular variety of Japanese cherry blossom, famous for its pale-pink flowers that bloom in spectacular unison. Because these trees are all genetic twins grown from cuttings, they bloom at the exact same time, transforming entire landscapes into a sea of pink overnight.
The most popular variety of Japanese cherry blossom, famous for its pale-pink flowers that bloom in spectacular unison. Because these trees are all genetic twins grown from cuttings, they bloom at the exact same time, transforming entire landscapes into a sea of pink overnight.
teacher Botanical secrets of the sakura
We are clones, we are clones, blooming all at once!
Fun Fact
Clone trees: Every Somei Yoshino cherry tree is a clone propagated by grafting, meaning they share the exact same DNA.
Glossary
vernalization (noun)
The induction of a plant's flowering process by exposure to the prolonged cold of winter. This winter cooling process triggers Tokyo's iconic cherry trees to bloom in synchronized unison every April.
The induction of a plant's flowering process by exposure to the prolonged cold of winter. This winter cooling process triggers Tokyo's iconic cherry trees to bloom in synchronized unison every April.
Quiz
Which cherry blossom variety is a cloned hybrid that accounts for the majority of Japan's sakura trees?