Following are top flower in Japan that are worthy of enjoying. I know for sure that you would not want to miss them

1. Tsubaki (Camellia) – Spring 

This is a beautiful flower often used in traditional Japanese patterns.

It means “humility,” “discretion,” and “the perfect love.”

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2. Sumire (Violet) – Spring 

It’s said that the flower’s shape is similar to a carpenter’s ink container, so it was given the name “sumire” (“sumi” – ink, “ire” – container).

It has meanings of “a small love,” “sincerity,” and “small bliss.”

3. Momo (Peach) – Spring

It’s said that this flower was imported from China in the Yayoi period.

The fruit is edible.

In floral language it has the meaning of “I am your captive” and “Fascinating personality”

4. Sakura (Japanese Cherry) – Spring

Sakura is the Japanese national flower. The Japanese enjoy Sakura in Ohanami which is the cherry blossoms festival in spring time.

In floral language it has the meaning of “Accomplishment” and “Beauty of heart”.

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5. Sakurasou (Primula sieboldii) – Spring

It is called Sakurasou because the shape of the flower looks like Sakura.

The flowers have been grown since the Edo period and this flower is quite popular in Japan.

In floral language it has the meaning of “Desire” and “Long-lasting love”.

6. Asagao (Morning Glory) – Summer

This flower was introduced in Japan in the Heian period.

Just as its name, this flower only blooms in the morning and cool time.

In floral language it has the meaning of “Brief love” and “Bond of love”.

7. Kiku (Chrysanthemum) – Autumn

The flower is originally from China, but it is also a symbol of Japan as well as Sakura.

In floral language it has the meaning of “Noble”, “Trust me” and “Purity”.

8. Kinmokusei (Orange Osmanthus) – Autumn

This flower was introduced from China to Japan in the Edo period.

In floral language it has the meaning of “Truth” and “Noble person”.

9. Kosumosu (Cosmos) – Autumn

This flower was also introduced to Japan in the Edo period.

The shape of the flower is similar to Sakura, so it is written “Autumn Sakura” in Chinese characters (Kanji).

In floral language it has the meaning of “Maiden Japanese heart”, “Cleanliness” and “Love”.

10. Ume (Japanese Apricot) – Winter

A long time ago, Kenzuishi (the Japanese official diplomatic delegations sent to China during the Sui dynasty) brought this tree back to Japan.

The fruit of Ume is eaten in Japan.

In floral language it has the meaning of “Elegance”, “Faithfulness” and “Pure heart”.

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Cauliflower plant and cauliflower nutrition, health benefits, recipes. All about Cauliflower will be in this article. Keep following to see.

Cauliflower nutrition

Cauliflower is much more than broccoli's paler cousin, this member of the cruciferous family brings the nutrients. Often maligned for being bland, cauliflower, when prepared properly, can be flavorful as well as healthful.

Despite its white color, cauliflower is a very versatile and vitamin-rich vegetable. It is a great source of vitamin C and folate and a good source of fiber and vitamin K. It is also rich in phytochemicals and antioxidants.

Cauliflower ranks among the top 30 powerhouse vegetables in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI), which ranks foods based on nutrient content in relation to calorie amount. 

Health benefits

Antioxidant power

Vitamins C and K and manganese are antioxidants that can help keep the body healthy. Antioxidants are molecules that safely interact with free radicals to stop the condition of oxidative stress. A cup of cooked cauliflower provides 73 percent of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C, 19 percent of the daily vitamin K amount and 8 percent of the daily manganese amount.

Digestion

Cauliflower's high fiber content, which is about 11 percent of recommended daily amount. This can help promote smooth digestion, healthy stool bulk and regularity. Bulkier, softer stools are easier to pass than hard or watery ones, which not only makes life more comfortable but also helps maintain colorectal health. It is one of the most interesting facts on health benefits of Cauliflower.

Pregnancy

Consuming folate during pregnancy is essential for helping to prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, in the fetus, according to the CDC. 

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Cancer

Some research suggests that the glucosinolates may help reduce risk of certain cancers, namely prostate cancer.

Wound healing, skin and hair health

Vitamin C plays an important role in wound healing.

Anti-Inflammatory 

One cup of cooked cauliflower has 9 percent of the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids for the day, which are well-known anti-inflammatories.,

Heart health

Sulforaphane is associated with strong blood vessels and a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

Strong bones

In the past 20 years, scientists have found that vitamin K plays an important role in bone health. Vitamin K increases the effectiveness of osteocalcin, a protein involved in bone mineralization, and promotes healthy calcium balance. A study found that women who consumed at least 110 micrograms of vitamin K daily were 30 percent less likely to break a hip than women who consumed less than that. 

Iron absorption

Mangieri noted that the vitamin C in cauliflower is also necessary for proper iron absorption. It helps overcome the effects of phytonutrients that inhibit iron absorption and helps release iron from non-heme sources, such as fruits, vegetables and nuts, which is less easily absorbed than iron from heme sources, such as meats. 

Brain health

A large-scale study found that choline intake was associated with verbal and visual memories. Participants with higher choline levels in their plasma showed improved performance on cognitive tests of global cognition, executive function, sensory motor speed and perceptual speed.

Risks of eating cauliflower

The risks for eating cauliflower are generally minimal. Like other cruciferous vegetables, cauliflower can make you gassy or bloated. Cabbage and cauliflower interfere with the body's absorption of iodine, which is needed by the thyroid gland. People with thyroid problems should avoid eating large amounts of either vegetable.

Cauliflower contains naturally occurring substances called purines. Purines can be broken down to form uric acid, and excess accumulation of uric acid can cause gout and kidney stones.

Enjoying cauliflower

Steaming and broiling are probably the most common ways to cook cauliflower, but they can leave the vegetable mushy and bland. Mangieri suggests roasting and eating it raw to retain flavor. 

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Since the beginning of time, flowers have intrigued us with their unique beauty and enticing scents. But some of these exceptional ‘gifts of nature’ possess unbelievable characteristics that are unknown to many of us. Here are some strange facts about flowers, both rare breeds and those we see regularly. 

Tulip

In 17th Century Holland, Tulip bulbs were more valuable than gold! The flower symbolized immortality, life and love. In 1630’s a kind of frenzy for tulips occurred in Western Europe named “Tulip mania” and tulips became so expensive as to be treated as a form of currency.Tulips lifespan is very short, being 3 to 7 days.

Gas Plant

Gas Plant or the Burning Bush as it is sometimes called, earned it's name because it's leathery green leaves, flowers and seed pods give off a strong lemon scented vapor which, on a calm summer night can be ignited with a match

Angelica

Angelica was used in Europe for hundreds of years as a cure for everything from the bubonic plague to indigestion. It is thought that adding it to a ritual bath will break spells and hexes and has often been used to ward off evil spirits in the home. Because it resembles celery in odor and appearance, angelica sometimes is known as wild celery. Alternative medicine practitioners say Angelica is a good herbal tea to take for colic, gas, indigestion, hepatitis, and heartburn. It is useful to add in remedies for afflictions of the respiratory system, as well as liver problems and digestive difficulties. 

Bamboo

Flowers of bamboo are rarely seen. Some species of bamboo develop flowers after 65 or 120 years. Interesting fact about flowering is that all plants of one bamboo species develop flowers at the same time, no matter where they are located in the world.Bamboo releases 30% more oxygen into the atmosphere and absorbs more carbon dioxide compared to other plants. Because of these features, bamboo greatly decreases amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and cleans the air.

Lotus

The lotus was considered a sacred flower by ancient Egyptians and was used in burial rituals. This flower blooms in rivers and damp wetlands, but may lie dormant for years during times of drought, only to rise again with the return of water. Egyptians viewed it as a symbol of resurrection and eternal life. While others view the flower as a symbol of beauty, grace, purity and serenity.

Blue cohosh

Blue cohosh, also known as squaw root or papoose root, was used by Native American women to ensure an easy labor and childbirth. According to an article on ancient birth control methods, Midwives today may use blue cohosh in the last month of pregnancy to tone the uterus in preparation for labour. The completely unrelated but similarly named black cohosh also has estrogenic and abortifacient properties and was often combined with blue cohosh to terminate a pregnancy.

Sunflower

It is said, albeit with dispute from some quaters, that the sunflower head track's the sun's movement, a phenomenon known as heliotropism. The Sunflower head is actually made of many tiny flowers called florets. M. Heijmf in the Netherlands grew the tallest sunflower which stood at 25' 5.5" tall in 1986. Sunflower seeds are rich in oil, which they store as a source of energy and food; its seeds are crushed to produce sunflower oil for cooking.

Agave

The Agave, also known as the century plant spends many years without growing any flowers, after which it grows one single bloom and dies.This phenomenon is called being monocarpic. 

Moon flower

Moon flowers bloom only at night, closing during the day. They have large 4 to 6 inch fragrant, white or pink flowers on twining vines. The Moon flower opens in the evening and lasts through the night, remaining open until it comes into contact with the morning Sun.

Rose

Roses are related to apples, raspberries, cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, pears and almonds. Rose hips (the berry-like fruit structure of rose) of some species of rose are amongst the richest source of Vitamin C. They are used to make jams, jellies and also brewed for tea. In ancient Egypt roses were considered as sacred flowers. Ancient Egyptians used them during funerals to form a beautiful wreath on the tomb stone. The flower was used to serve the Goddess Isis in a sacred ritual.

Wolffia

Water-meal is one of the duckweeds in the family Lemnaceae that contains some 38 species of the smallest and simplest flowering plants. Each Wolffia flower consists of a single pistil and stamen; it also produces the world’s smallest fruit, called a utricle. The plant is found in quiet freshwater lakes or marshes with species worldwide. Since the plants have no roots, they can easily float on the surface of the water, where they resemble cornmeal.

Titan Arum

Titan Arum are the world’s largest flower; the circumference of their huge flowers can be over three metres and they stand three metres high with a single leaf able to grow to the size of a small tree. Due to its horrible smell of rotten flesh, it is also known as corpse flower.

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