Prunus angustifolia var. watsonii

(Sarg.) Waugh

Sand plum, Sand chikasaw plum, Sandhill plum

Rosaceae Edible: Fruit, Seeds 6,453 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Source: Wikipedia

Prunus angustifolia, known commonly as Chickasaw plum, Cherokee plum, Florida sand plum, sandhill plum, or sand plum, is a North American species of plum-bearing tree. It was originally cultivated by Native Americans before the arrival of Europeans. The species' name angustifolia refers to its narrow leaves. It became the official state fruit of Kansas in 2022.

Description

Possibly now Prunus angustifolia.

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Edible Uses

Chickasaw plums tend to bloom early in the spring before many other plants bloom, and require very little maintenance; as a result, they are often used in ornamental horticulture. They are often found growing wild along highways, especially in the southern U.S. The 1⁄2-in. edible fruits change from yellow to red when fully ripe. They may be eaten raw and are often made into jellies. Because of its attractive bark, small leaves and thin branches, Chickasaw plum is also sometimes used for bonsai.

Traditional Uses

The fruit are used for pies, sauces, puddings, preserves, and jellies.

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Distribution

Temperate. It suits hardiness zone 5.

Where It Grows

North America, USA,

Notes

There are about 200 Prunus species.

References (5)

Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 201 (As Prunus angustifolia var. watsonii)
Jackes, D. A., 2007, Edible Forest Gardens (As Prunus angustifolia var. watsonii)
Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 710 (As Prunus angustifolia var. watsonii)
Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/ (As Prunus angustifolia var. watsonii)
Vermont Agric. Exp. Sta. Annual Rep. 12:239. 1899 (As Prunus angustifolia var. watsonii)