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Synonym

Prunus lanata

American plum

Other common names
American wild red plum
American wild yellow plum
see moreAugust plum
Canada plum
goose plum
hog plum
river plum
apricot
sloe plum
Synonyms
Prunus lanata
Botanical details
Family
Rosaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Prunus

Genus description

Prunus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some have edible fruit in autumn, and a few species have ornamental bark

Name status

Correct

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