Prunus dulcis

Almendro (Spanish), Amandier (French), and Mandelbaum (German), Almond Tree. Almond

Message of the Flower

Smile of Nature

The Mother’s Comment

Nature rejoices in her beauty.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

Let beauty be your constant ideal.

The beauty of the soul

The beauty of sentiments

The beauty of thoughts

The beauty of the action

The beauty in the work

so that nothing comes out of your hands which is not an expression of pure and harmonious beauty.

And the Divine Help shall always be with you.

The Mother, On Education: Curriculum

In the world of forms a violation of Beauty is as great a fault as a violation of Truth in the world of ideas. For Beauty is the worship Nature offers to the supreme Master of the universe; Beauty is the divine language in forms. And a consciousness of the Divine which is not translated externally by an understanding and expression of Beauty would be an incomplete consciousness.

The Mother, Prayers and Meditations: January 29, 1917

Delight is the soul of existence, beauty the intense impression, the concentrated form of delight.

Sri Aurobindo, The Future Poetry: The Soul of Poetic Delight and Beauty

Beauty is Ananda taking form—but the form need not be a physical shape. One speaks of a beautiful thought, a beautiful act, a beautiful soul. What we speak of as beauty is Ananda in manifestation.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Poetry and Art: Art, Beauty and Ananda

Beauty is the special divine Manifestation in the physical as Truth is in the mind, Love in the heart, Power in the vital. Supramental beauty is the highest divine beauty manifesting in Matter.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Poetry and Art: Beauty

The one rule of the gnostic life would be the self-expression of the Spirit, the will of the Divine Being; that will, that self-expression could manifest through extreme simplicity or through extreme complexity and opulence or in their natural balance,—for beauty and plenitude, a hidden sweetness and laughter in things, a sunshine and gladness of life are also powers and expressions of the Spirit.

Sri Aurobindo, The Life Divine - II: The Divine Life

Beauty is his footprint showing us where he has passed, Love is his heart-beats' rhythm in mortal breasts, Happiness the smile on his adorable face.

Sri Aurobindo, Savitri - I: The Kingdom of Subtle Matter

Colour

pink or white

Family

Rosaceae

Cultivars

Nonpareil', 'Carmel', 'Butte', 'Padre', 'Mission', 'Monterey', 'Ne Plus Ultra', 'Ferragnès', 'Texas', 'Tuono'.

Flower Size

small, measuring about 2-5 centimeters (0.8-2 inches) in diameter.

Flower Texture

soft and delicate

Number of Petals

five

Floral Symmetry

radial symmetry, with parts arranged in a circle.

Fragrance of Flower

sweet and pleasant fragrance

Leaf Texture

smooth texture with serrated edges

Leaf Arrangement

arranged alternately on the branches

Leaf Color

green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

tree

Life Cycle

deciduous tree with a perennial life cycle.

Blooming Period

early spring

Climate

Mediterranean climates with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers

Water Requirements

regular watering, especially during the growing season

Soil Type

Well-drained, sandy or loamy soils

Temperature Ranges

can tolerate a range of temperatures but are sensitive to late frosts during the flowering stage

Sun or Shade

full sun for optimal growth

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

various pests and diseases, including aphids, mites, and fungal issues

Pollinators

Bees

Habitat

orchards and are native to regions of the Mediterranean

Role in the Ecosystem

provide habitat and food sources for various wildlife, including bees

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Almonds are used in various aspects of life, including cooking, baking, and cosmetics.

Endangered Status

Not endangered

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