Michigan State Flower
Apple Blossom (common name) Malus domestica (scientific name) Overview Apple blossoms are beautiful, fragrant flowers that grow on the apple tree, one of the widely cultivated fruit trees. The flowers emerge in spring along with the leaves, while the fruit matures in autumn. Apple blossoms generally have five petals, but are also found with 6–10 petals (semi-double) and more than 10 petals (double). They bloom in clusters at the end of long stalks. The petals are elliptical. The apple tree is deciduous, with oval alternate green leaves.  Close-up STATUS Official PHYSICAL DETAILS Duration: Perennial Plant: Tree Mature Height: 10–39 ft (3–12 m) Flowering: Spring Flowers: Five petals, 0.9–1.4 in (2.5–3.5 cm) in diameter Flower Color: White and pink Leaves: 1.9–4.7 in (5-12 cm) long and 1.2–2.4 in (3–6 cm) wide Fruit/Seed Color: : Large red or green edible fruit HABITAT Location: Open hilly areas at medium altitudes in temperate climates. Range: Originated in Central Asia, but now found all over the world in temperate climates. TRIVIA Apples are often associated with religion and mysticism. To many Christians, the apple is identified as the biblical "forbidden fruit" which Eve urged Adam to taste, as a consequence of which both were shunned by God. The similar-sounding Latin words malum, for evil, andmalus, for apple, are actually unrelated.  The color of apple blossom flowers symbolizes purity and innocence. In Arkansas, brides are presented with apple blossoms on their wedding day. The flowers are used for decoration during christening ceremonies and birthday parties.
	Click to enlarge an image Apple Blossom Apple Orchard Close-up of Apple Blossom CLASSIFICATION Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Rosales Family: Rosaceae Genus: Malus Species: M. domestica
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