Prunus samydoides
Schltdl.
Rosaceae Edible: Fruit
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPrunus samydoides is a species of Prunus native to Mexico. It is a small tree, with approximately 9 cm long oval-lanceolate evergreen leaves.
Description
A small tropical tree native to mountain cloud forests in Mexico, with oval leaves approximately 9 cm long.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in mountain cloud forests in Mexico.
Where It Grows
Mexico,
Notes
The name is ambiguous.
Synonyms
Cerasus samydoides (Schltdl.) Walp.Lauro-cerasus samydoides (Schltdl.) M. Roem.Prunus potosina Lundell
Also Known As
Tsak te'
References (1)
- Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793
