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"Queen of Tigers" or Thai Sakura..

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WILD HIMALAYAN CHERRY

Prunus cerasoides D.Don

Family ROSACEAE

The lovely pink flowers namely "Queen of Tigers" in Thai (นางพญาเสือโคร่ง) looks like Sakura or Cherry Blossoms, the famous spring flower of Japan which blooms in early spring every year. But in Thailand, The "Queen of Tigers" blooms in winter only in northern Thailand where there would be some wintry weather.

(Picture of Wild Himalayan Cherry taken by Myself (Devonshire) on 8 January 2012 at Khun Charng Khian Agricultural Research Centre, Chiangmai, Thailand)

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Devonshire's "Queen of Tigers" Hunting tips

#1 

Queen of Tigers blooming period is not definite. Mostly seen from mid January to early February.

 

#2

There are many spots to witness Queen of Tigers. Popular ones are in Chiangmai and Chiangrai, northern Thailand.

 

#3

The full bloom period lasts about one week. Be prepared for the right timing.

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