The flower language of pear blossoms is pure love, symbolizing innocent affection and a lifetime of companionship without separation.
Pear blossom, of the genus Pyrus in the rose family (Rosaceae), is the flower of the pear tree. The pear tree is a deciduous tree with leaves round like those of the large-leaved poplar, a trunk protected by thick outer bark, and branches spreading like an umbrella. It blooms in spring, with pure white flowers like snowflakes and a strong fragrance. Pear cultivation in our country has a history of more than 2,000 years, with many species and varieties. With its long history, it has been deeply loved by people since ancient times, and its plain, delicate beauty has won the admiration of poets. It is native to our country and is cultivated throughout the nation. In our country, pear ranks second only to apple in the abundance of its output and the length of its growing period. For example, pear fruit treats heat cough, and slices applied externally treat burns; the juice taken orally moistens the lungs and cools the heart, and relieves sore toxins and alcohol poisoning. Pear blossom can remove dark facial spots and acne; pear leaves taken as a decoction treat wind-cold and cold hernia in children, and the bark can relieve conditions such as stagnant qi and coughing, making it an excellent medicine.
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Oriental pears: the vast majority of species are native to China. They have a cultivation history of at least about 3,000 years. Since the 19th century, Chinese pears have been introduced to Europe, America and various parts of Japan for cultivation.
Western pears: native to areas from central to southeastern Europe, the Caucasus, Asia Minor, northern Persia and other places. They have a history of more than 2,000 years. Planted in the Yantai, Fushan and Muping areas, these have become the main production region for western pears in China.
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Famous varieties:
Zhaoxian pear blossom: Zhaoxian is the "Hometown of Chinese Snowflake Pears". The "Zhaozhou" brand snowflake pear is renowned at home and abroad for its unique quality, hailed as "the finest pear under heaven", and has won the title of "Famous Chinese Fruit".
Dangshan pear blossom: 700,000 mu of pear blossom in Dangshan, Anhui, like a sea. Dangshan, Anhui, is hailed as the "Pear Capital of China" and has the Guinness World Record as the city with the largest pear planting area in China.
Ningling pear orchard: the ten-thousand-mu pear orchard in Ningling, Shangqiu City, Henan Province.
Yongxin pear blossom: located in Shiping Village, Yongxin Town, Qijiang County, Chongqing. Every March, the blossoms bloom in full splendor, making it a great destination for travelers to sketch and enjoy leisure tourism.
Xixia pear blossom: the spring scenery is fine, and it is just the time for outings. As ten thousand mu of pear and apricot blossoms open, the beautiful scene of ten thousand mu of pear blossom in Sungou Village, Tianguan Township, Xixia County, Henan Province, and the annual Pear Blossom Festival have already begun, drawing many nearby residents and visitors each year to enjoy the spring flowers and take a holiday.
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