Cherry Blossom
サクラ ・ Cerasus × yedoensis（ソメイヨシノ）
The traditional meaning of Cherry Blossom (Cerasus × yedoensis（ソメイヨシノ）, Rosaceae) is “Purity and spiritual beauty.”
Flower meaning
Purity and spiritual beauty
The Somei-Yoshino cherries planted across Japan are grafted clones of a single origin — which is why a whole district blooms at once.
Botanical facts
- Botanical name
- Cerasus × yedoensis（ソメイヨシノ）
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Typical color
- Blossom pink
- Season
- Spring
About flower meanings
There is no official standard for flower meanings — they differ by country, era and source. We list only widely shared readings, and note in the text where sources disagree. Botanical names and families follow standard plant taxonomy. About our data
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