梅樹｜堅毅傲骨的南投國魂 Plum Tree｜The Resilient Soul of Nantou

亮點： 南投（信義、水里）的靈魂與鄉親的「鐵飯碗」。

諺語： 「不經一番寒徹骨，焉得梅花撲鼻香」，象徵南投人的堅毅精神。

歷史： 先民引進並在日據時代發揚光大，是戰後台灣外銷賺取外匯的功臣。

特徵： 每一朵都是自立自強的兩性花，具備豐富有機酸的鹼性果實。

知識： 開花需經過低溫誘導的**「春化作用」**，對抗寒冬的風骨是其核心。

Highlight: The pride of Xinyi and Shuili, and the "breadwinner" for local farming families.

Proverb: "Without the bitter cold, the plum blossom would not smell so sweet." — Reflecting the resilient spirit of Nantou people.

History: Introduced by ancestors and flourished during the colonial era, it was a key export that built Taiwan’s post-war economy.

Feature: Self-reliant flowers that produce alkaline fruits rich in organic acids.

Wisdom: It requires "Vernalization" (exposure to cold) to bloom, proving that beauty is born from enduring winter.