1048. These characters are in a vegetative state. Why? 桜 粟 柿 桐 柳

Answer:

They are all types of plants

桜  OU, sakura - cherry blossom

粟  ZOKU, awa - Foxtail millet 

柿  SHI, kaki - persimmon

桐  TOU, kiri - Empress tree

柳  RYUU, yanagi - willow tree