Rove South Africa Volume 8 I Issue 3 | Page 102

Sudoku puzzle fun

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5 INTERESTING FACT ABOUT CHERRY BLOSSOMS
Rose Cousins: They belong to the Rosaceae family, making them closely related to roses, peaches, and almonds.
Super Fleeting: Peak bloom only lasts for about a week before the petals drop, symbolising the brief nature of life.
They’ re Edible: The petals and leaves can be pickled in salt and vinegar to flavour traditional teas, sweets, and baked goods.
A Gift of Friendship: Washington D. C.’ s famous trees were a gift of 3020 trees from the Mayor of Tokyo in 1912.
Colour Changers: They aren’ t just pink! They can be white, dark pink, or yellow, and some varieties change colour as they age.
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