Prunus domestica
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| Prunus domestica | |
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| P. domestica ssp. domestica, the plum | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Prunus |
| Subgenus: | Prunus |
| Section: | Prunus |
| Species: | P. domestica |
| Binomial name | |
| Prunus domestica L. |
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| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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| Energy | 192 kJ (46 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 11.4 g |
| Sugars | 9.9 g |
| Dietary fibre | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 0.28 g |
| Protein | 0.70 g |
| Vitamin A | 345 IU (12%) |
| Vitamin C | 9.5 mg (16%) |
| Phosphorus | 16 mg (2%) |
| Potassium | 157 mg (3%) |
| 1 fruit (2-1/8" dia) 66 g 1 cup, sliced 165 g Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient database |
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| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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| Energy | 1,006 kJ (240 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 63.88 g |
| Sugars | 38.13 g |
| Dietary fibre | 7.1 g |
| Fat | 0.38 g |
| Protein | 2.18 g |
| Vitamin A | 781 IU (26%) |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg (1%) |
| Phosphorus | 69 mg (10%) |
| Potassium | 732 mg (16%) |
| 1 prune, pitted 9.5 g 1 cup, pitted 174 g Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient database |
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Prunus domestica (sometimes referred to as Prunus × domestica) is a Prunus species with many varieties. These are often called plums in common English, though not all plums belong to this species. Its hybrid parentage is believed to be Prunus spinosa and Prunus cerasifera var. divaricata.
The European Garden Flora recognises three subspecies;
- P. domestica ssp. domestica, the plums
- P. domestica ssp. institia, the damson, bullace or mirabelle fruits
- P. domestica ssp. italica, the greengage
The subspecies cross easily, so that numerous intermediate forms can be found.
Typically it forms a large shrub or a small tree. It may be somewhat thorny. It has white flowers, borne in early spring. The fruit varies in size, but can be up to 8cm across, and is sweet, rather acid in some varieties.
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European Garden Flora; vol. IV; 1995.
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