Toringo crabapple; Malus sieboldii
A species of crabapple native to East Asia, known for its small, sour fruits. The name ズミ is the standard common name in Japanese.
The fruit of the Toringo crabapple is sour, but it becomes delicious when made into jam.
In spring, the white flowers of the Toringo crabapple bloom.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Rare kanji form for this plant; not commonly used.
Rare kanji form; may be encountered in botanical or historical contexts.
Rare kanji form; literally 'sour fruit', reflecting the crabapple's taste.
The origin of the Japanese name ズミ is uncertain. It may be related to the sour taste (酸み) of the fruit, but this is speculative.