Plum blossom, also known as plum blossom, has many aliases, including Chun Mei, plum blossom, plum blossom and plum blossom. It is a small arboreal plant of Prunus in Rosaceae and a rare shrub. The bark of plum blossom is light gray and greenish, and the tree surface is smooth. The shoots are green, smooth and hairless, and the plum leaves are oval and ovoid.

Originated in the south of China, it has been cultivated for more than 3000 years. There are many varieties of plum blossoms, both ornamental and fruit-bearing, and the data of plum blossoms show that their ornamental value is extremely high, and they can also be used as handicrafts.

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Botanical history

Plum is a unique traditional flower and fruit in China with a history of more than 3,000 years. The Book of Books says: "To make a harmonious soup, only salted plums will be added." The Book of Rites contains: "Peach, plum and egg salt". "The Book of Songs Nan Zhou" says: "There are plum blossoms, actually seven!" . Mei is also mentioned in Qin Feng Zhongnan, Martin's Tomb Gate and Cao Feng's Dove. The records of the above ancient books show that plums were used to replace cheese as seasoning in ancient times and were indispensable for cooking and gifts.

At least 2,500 years ago in the Spring and Autumn Period, wild plum was introduced and domesticated, making it a domestic plum-plum. 1975, Chinese archaeologists discovered the plum pit in the bronze tripod of Shang Dynasty in Yin Ruins, indicating that plums were eaten as food as early as 3200 years ago.

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