A small Japanese citrus tree with fragrant white flowers, used in traditional ceremonies and art.
From Japanese 'tachibana' (橘), with origins in Chinese botanical naming. The character combines elements suggesting a tree. The plant has been cultivated in Japan for over a thousand years and holds cultural significance.
The tachibana appears in Japanese imperial crests and ancient poetry—it's been treasured for so long that modern Japanese people sometimes don't realize it's a citrus tree! The fragrant flowers were used in Shinto rituals, making it sacred, not just agricultural.
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