Prunus is a genus of trees and shrubs, which includes the fruits plums, cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, and almonds. Native to the northern temperate regions, 430 different species are classified under Prunus. Many members of the genus are widely cultivated for their fruit and for decorative purposes. Prunus fruit are drupes, or stone fruits. The fleshy mesocarp surrounding the endocarp (pit or stone) is edible. Most Prunus fruit are commonly used in processing, such as jam production, canning, drying, and seeds for roasting. Learn more about Peach
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Common Name | Scientific Name | Conservation Status |
American Plum (1 videos) | Prunus americana | Not Available |
Apple Blossom (9 videos) | Cassia javanica | Not Available |
Apricot (25 videos) | Prunus armeniaca | Not Available |
Cherry Plum (5 videos) | Prunus cerasifera | Not Available |
European Bird Cherry (3 videos) | Prunus padus | Not Available |
Peach (153 videos) | Prunus persica | Not Available |
Sloe (16 videos) | Reynosia uncinata | Not Available |
Sweet Almond (3 videos) | Prunus dulcis | Not Available |
Sweet Cherry (20 videos) | Prunus avium | Not Available |
Yellow Blossom (2 videos) | Epioblasma florentina | Not Available |