noun
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.
ズミの実は酸っぱいが、ジャムにすると美味しい。
The fruit of the Toringo crabapple is sour, but it becomes delicious when made into jam.
春になると、ズミの白い花が咲く。
In spring, the white flowers of the Toringo crabapple bloom.
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.