Sakura is a common flower in life. Its flowering period is relatively long, its appearance is very beautiful, and it is deeply loved by people. So can the fruits produced by cherry blossoms be eaten? Let’s take a closer look below!
What is the fruit of cherry blossoms?
Sakura is a small fruit, somewhat similar to cherries, but not cherries.
Sakura: Bracts are persistent; the edges of the leaves have awn-like serrations or gland teeth, the calyx is bell-shaped and glabrous, the flowers are white or pink, and the fruits are black. The calyx of Japanese cherry blossoms is cylindrical and pubescent. Cherry blossoms are a world-famous flower and tree. They are native to the Yangtze River Basin in China and are distributed in Northeast China, North China, North Korea and Japan. As early as the Qin and Han Dynasties, cherry blossom cultivation had been used in palace gardens, and in the Tang Dynasty it was commonly seen in private courtyards.
Can the fruits of cherry blossoms be eaten?
The fruit on the cherry blossom tree is actually a type of cherry. In terms of plant taxonomy, cherry blossom trees and cherry trees are "close relatives". Single-petaled cherry blossoms have similar flower shapes to cherry trees and produce similar fruits. But cherries are fruit trees, while cherry blossom trees are trees mainly used for viewing flowers. The fruit produced by the cherry blossom tree is a bit bitter, has more skin, is fleshy, has a smaller core, and has no edible value.
Although cherry blossom fruit is not toxic, it tastes astringent. In addition, there is a lot of vehicle exhaust and dust in urban areas, and the fruits of ornamental trees are contaminated, which can easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort after consumption. Are cherry blossoms the flower of the cherry tree?
The cherry blossoms are from the cherry tree, a deciduous tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. Cherry trees are deciduous shrubs of the Rosaceae family. There is a big difference in the appearance of trees, roots and shrubs, that is to say, cherry trees are one by one, while cherry trees are in clusters.
The value of cherry blossoms in gardens
Cherry blossoms are brightly colored and have lush branches and leaves. They are an important flowering tree species in early spring and are often used in gardens. Planted in groups, it can also be planted on hillsides, courtyards, roadsides, and in front of buildings. In the blooming season, the flowers are in full bloom, the trees are full of flowers, and they look like clouds and clouds, which is extremely spectacular. They can be planted in large areas to create a "sea of ??flowers" landscape, they can be dotted in small clusters in green spaces to form brocade groups, or they can be planted in isolation to create a painterly impression of "a little red among all the greenery". Cherry blossoms can also be used as path trees, hedges or bonsais. Medicinal purposes
Sakura bark and wood contain gentisic acid 5-glucoside and 5-rhamnose glucoside (Sakurarin), cherry glycosides, and wood contain d-catechin; stems and leaves contain quercetin Vitamin 3-galactoside; the young leaves contain coumarin, trans-o-hydroxycinnamic acid glucoside, and cyanogenic glycoside; the seed kernels contain 32% fatty oil, mainly containing a-eleostearic acid and sitosterol, and are used for symptoms such as cough and fever. .
Skin care
Sakura has good effects on shrinking pores and balancing oil. It is rich in natural vitamins A, B, and E. Sakura leaf flavonoids can also beautify and strengthen mucous membranes. It has the medicinal effect of promoting sugar metabolism and is a flower of youth that can be used to keep skin young.
Cherry blossoms have the effect of rejuvenating and brightening skin. They are one of the important raw materials for skin care products. Cherry blossoms usually need to be extracted and refined. Experts have used three-high fresh extraction technology to refine cherry blossoms into cherry blossom pink oil. , there is a component called cherry blossom enzyme in cherry blossom extract that is often used to remove acne.