Prunus verrucosa
(Franch.) Nevski
Warty cherry
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPrunus verrucosa, called the warty cherry or rough-stoned cherry, is a species of cherry native to Central Asia, particularly Turkestan.
Description
A shrub. It has many stems. It grows 1.5-2 m tall. The older branches are knotty and brownish-grey. Young shoots are more yellow. The leaves are broadly sword shaped and 15-20 mm long by 6-8 mm wide. They have sharp teeth. The flower groups are dense and pink. There are 3-8 flowers on spurs. The fruit is fleshy with a stone inside It is dark red and 7-9 mm long
Edible Uses
The fruits are eaten fresh.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten fresh.
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Distribution
In Kazakhstan it grows near rocks and on stony slopes. It can tolerate drought.
Where It Grows
Asia, Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from seed.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Dzhangaliev, A. D., et al, 2003, The Wild Fruit and Nut Plants of Kazakhstan, Horticultural Reviews, Vol. 29. pp 305-371 (As Cerasus verrucosa)
