Prunus bucharica
(Korsh.) Hand.-Mazz.
Bukhara almond
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPrunus bucharica is a species of wild almond native to Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, preferring to grow at 1000-1800 m above sea level. Long thought to be one of the wild species that contributed to the origin of the cultivated almond (Prunus dulcis), genetic testing of both nuclear and chloroplast DNA has shown that to be untrue; the closest relative (and presumed lone ancestor) of Prunus dulcis is Prunus fenzliana.
Description
A temperate tree in the Rosaceae family with edible seeds high in oil.
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Edible Uses
The kernels and seeds are eaten; seed oil is extracted.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are high in oil.
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Known Hazards
This species is at risk.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan,
Notes
There are about 200 Prunus species. It is an at risk species.
Synonyms
References (6)
- Ann. Naturhist. Hofmus. Wien 27:70. 1913
- Eastwood, A., et al, 2009. The Red List of Trees of Central Asia. Fauna & Flora International. (As Amygdalus bucharica)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 193
- INFOODSUpdatedFGU-list.xls
- Wickens, G.E., 1995, Edible Nuts. FAO Non-wood forest products. FAO, Rome. p148
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- Zeven, A. C. & de West, J. M. J., 1982, Dictionary of cultivated plants and their regions of diversity. Wageningen. p 84
