Plum Blossom
ウメ ・ Prunus mume
The traditional meaning of Plum Blossom (Prunus mume, Rosaceae) is “Nobility, loyalty and endurance.”
Flower meaning
Nobility, loyalty and endurance
“Endurance” comes from its blooming before any other tree at winter’s end; “loyalty” from the legend of the plum that flew to Dazaifu after the exiled scholar Sugawara no Michizane.
Botanical facts
- Botanical name
- Prunus mume
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Typical color
- Plum pink
- Season
- Winter to early 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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