Prunus ramburii
Boiss.
Sloe of Sierra Nevada, Black hawthorn
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPrunus ramburii (Spanish: endrino de Sierra Nevada, "sloe of Sierra Nevada") is a species of plant in the family Rosaceae. It is endemic to Spain. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
A shrub in the Rosaceae family native to the dry mountain scrub of the Andalusian mountains in southern Spain. It is a threatened species.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are used to make an alcoholic drink.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are used to make an alcoholic drink. Caution: Alcohol is a cause of cancer.
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Known Hazards
Alcohol is a cause of cancer.
Distribution
It grows naturally in the dry mountain scrub in the Andalusian mountains in southern Spain.
Where It Grows
Europe, Spain,
Notes
It is a threatened species.
References (1)
- Marinelli, J. (Ed), 2004, Plant. DK. p 118
