This is the 5690th most frequent German word.
blüten
"Blüten" means "blossoms" or "flowers" in English.
Here, 'Blüten' is used as a noun meaning 'blossoms' or 'flowers' referring to the cherry tree's blossoms.
Die Blüten der Kirschbäume sind wunderschön.
The blossoms of the cherry trees are beautiful.
'Blüten' in this sentence conveys the idea of 'blossoms,' and the context reveals they are imitation flowers.
Bei näherem Hinsehen erwiesen sich die Blüten als Kunstblumen.
Upon closer inspection, the blossoms turned out to be artificial flowers.
In this case, 'Blüten' is describing the variety and colors of flowers, emphasizing their aesthetic qualities.