Prunus bokhariensis
Royle ex C. K. Schneid.
Bokhara plum, Golden plum
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Description
A shrub or small tree in the Rosaceae family growing 6-8 m tall and distributed in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten dried, pickled, or stewed, and can be made into preserves or used in stuffings.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten dried, pickled or stewed. They can be made into preserves or used in stuffings.
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Distribution
Temperate.
Where It Grows
Afghanistan, Asia, Australia, Himalayas, India, Pakistan,
Notes
There are about 200 Prunus species.
Also Known As
Aloocha, Alu bokhara
References (6)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 201
- Jabeen, A., et al, 2009, Indigenous uses of economically important flora of Margallah Hills National Park, Islamabad, Pakistan. African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 8 (5), pp. 763-784
- Kunkel,
- Macmillan, H.F. (Revised Barlow, H.S., et al) 1991, Tropical Planting and Gardening. Sixth edition. Malayan Nature Society. Kuala Lumpur. p 317
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
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- Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 1:51. 1905
