Prunus verrucosa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Rosaceae |
Genus: | Prunus |
Species: | P. verrucosa
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Binomial name | |
Prunus verrucosa | |
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Prunus verrucosa, called the warty cherry or rough-stoned cherry, is a species of cherry native to Central Asia, particularly Turkestan.
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]