Prunus x sp 1
Prairie cherry-plum
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Description
A temperate artificial hybrid of sand cherry and plum that grows in dry prairie places in the United States, producing edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruits are edible. Some varieties have sweet fruits that can be eaten fresh, while others are sour and better for making jam. Cherry plums are a key ingredient in Georgian cuisine where they are used to produce tkemali sauce, as well as a number of popular dishes, such as kharcho soup and chakapuli stew. It is a popular tree in Romania where its fruits are used for souring soups when immature, for eating raw when ripened, and for making moonshine when overripe because of their high sugar content.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw. They are also canned. The fruit are used for sauces, pies, preserves and wine.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in dry prairie places in the United States.
Where It Grows
Canada, North America, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 205
