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VERIFY | Is that a cherry blossom or a plum blossom?

WASHINGTON — Many of you may be looking forward to taking pictures with the iconic cherry blossoms in D.C. But before you snap that selfie, how can you tell the difference between a cherry blossom and ...
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Plum blossoms herald spring at Hanegi Park in Tokyo

As winter’s chill lingers in the air, the delicate plum blossom, or ume, emerges in Tokyo, signaling the first hint of spring before the more famous cherry blossoms steal the spotlight. At Hanegi Park ...
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Counting down to spring? Japanese plum trees on National Mall begin to bloom

WASHINGTON (7News) — Spring is just around the corner -- 60 days away to be exact. The National Park Service tweeted out pictures Thursday showing Japanese plum trees beginning to bud. I know we're ...
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Birds, plum blossoms, and bamboo in winter

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