Prunus fremontii
Prunus fremontii is a North American species of plants in the rose family, known by the common name desert apricot.[2] It takes its scientific name from John C. Frémont.[3] It is found in northern and western Baja California especially, mostly Pacific and western, and the adjacent area of southern California. It also occurs in northern Baja California Sur.[4][5][6]
Prunus fremontii | |
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Flowers in Palm Springs, California | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Rosaceae |
Genus: | Prunus |
Species: | P. fremontii |
Binomial name | |
Prunus fremontii | |
Natural range of Prunus fremontii | |
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Prunus fremontii is a deciduous shrub or small tree reaching up to five meters (16 2/3 feet) in height. Flowers are white or pink, blooming about the same time as the leaves unfurl in the Spring. Fruits are yellow and egg-shaped.[7]
The fruits were an important food for Native American groups, such as the Cahuilla.[8]
References
- The Plant List, Prunus fremontii S.Watson
- "Prunus fremontii". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- Michael L. Charters. "Botanical Names: F". California Plant Names: Latin and Greek Meanings and Derivations. Sierra Madre, CA. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
- Calflora taxon report, University of California, Prunus fremontii S. Watson desert apricot
- SEINet, Southwestern Biodiversity, Arizona chapter photos and distribution map
- Tropicos, Prunus fremontii S. Watson
- Flora of North America, Prunus fremontii S. Watson 1880.Desert apricot
- University of Michigan, Ethnobotany
External links
- Jepson Manual treatment for Prunus fremontii
- Interactive Distribution Map of Prunus fremontii
- "Species writeup of Prunus fremontii". Virginia Tech. Department of Forestry. Archived from the original on 2008-04-30.
- "Prunus fremontii". US Forest Service.
- "Prunus fremontii". image gallery from the CalPhotos photo gallery. University of California.
- Media related to Prunus fremontii at Wikimedia Commons
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