Prunus verrucosa

Prunus verrucosa, called the warty cherry or rough-stoned cherry, is a species of cherry native to Central Asia, particularly Turkestan.

Prunus verrucosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Eudicots
(unranked):
Rosids
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Rosaceae
Genus:
Prunus
Species:
P. verrucosa
Binomial name
Prunus verrucosa
Synonyms
  • Cerasus verrucosa (Franch.) Nevski
  • Cerasus amygdaliflora Nevski
  • Cerasus karabastaviensis Vass.
  • Cerasus tadshikistanica Vassilcz.

Description

Prunus verrucosa is a shrub reaching 1.5–2 metres (5–7 ft). The bark is grey, turning browner with age. The flowers are pink, and the dark red fruits, although small, are palatable when consumed fresh.[1]

References
  1. Dzhangaliev, A. D.; Salova, T. N.; Turekhanova, P. M. (2002). "3. The Wild Fruit and Nut Plants of Kazakhstan". In Jules, Janick (ed.). Horticultural Reviews, Volume 29 : Wild Apple and Fruit Trees of Central Asia. John Wiley & Sons. p. 328–329. ISBN 9780471463375.
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