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Prunus mume var. laciniata Maxim. Prunus mume is a Chinese tree species classified in the Armeniaca section of the genus Prunus subgenus Prunus. Its common names include Chinese plum,[ 2][ 3][ 4] Japanese plum, [ 5] and Japanese apricot. The flower, long a beloved subject in the traditional painting and poetry of Sinospheric countries ...
Plums are a diverse group of species, with trees reaching a height of 5–6 metres (16–20 ft) when pruned. The fruit is a drupe, with a firm and juicy flesh. China is the largest producer of plums, followed by Romania and Serbia. Japanese or Chinese plums dominate the fresh fruit market, while European plums are also common in some regions.
Prunus salicina ( syn. Prunus triflora or Prunus thibetica ), commonly called the Japanese plum or Chinese plum, [ 2] is a small deciduous tree native to China, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. It is an introduced species in Korea, Japan, Israel, the United States, and Australia. Prunus salicina should not be confused with Prunus mume, a related ...
A loquat leaf, shown at a high magnification, illustrating the general appearance of the leaf and the structure of the venation. E. japonica is a large, evergreen shrub or small tree, with a rounded crown, short trunk, and woolly new twigs. The tree can grow to 5–10 metres (16–33 feet) tall but is often smaller, about 3–4 m (10–13 ft).
The persimmon ( / pərˈsɪmən /) is the edible fruit of a number of species of trees in the genus Diospyros. The most widely cultivated of these is the kaki persimmon, Diospyros kaki [ 1] – Diospyros is in the family Ebenaceae, and a number of non-persimmon species of the genus are grown for ebony timber. In 2019, China produced 75% of the ...
Japanese plum is a common name for several trees producing edible fruits and may refer to: Prunus mume; Prunus salicina, native to China; Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica)
Umeboshi ( Japanese: 梅 干し, pronounced [ɯmeboɕi], lit. 'dried ume ') are pickled ( brined) ume fruits common in Japan. The word umeboshi is often translated into English as 'salted Japanese plums', 'Japanese plums' or 'preserved plums'. Ume ( Prunus mume) is a species of fruit-bearing tree in the genus Prunus, which is often called a ...
1 ½ cup Japanese rice, cooked to fluffiness. Three umeboshi salted Japanese plums (available at Asian food stores; for smaller umeboshi, use one for each rice ball) Two sheets of dried nori ...