Saturday, 2 August 2014
Prunus mume is an Asian tree species classified in the Armeniaca section of the genus Prunus subgenus Prunus. Its common names include Chinese plum and Japanese
apricot. The flower is usually
called plum blossom. This distinct tree species is related to both the plum
and apricot trees. Although generally referred to as a plum in
English, it is more closely related to the apricot. The
fruit of the tree is used in Chinese, Japanese and Korean cooking in juices, s
a flavouring for alcohol, as a pickle and in sauces. Source
