Prunus turneriana
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| Species: | P. turneriana
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Prunus turneriana is a species of Prunus native to Papua New Guinea and Australia. Its common names include almondbark, wild almond, and joonda. The name almondbark refers to the odor of almonds emitted when the bark is cut. A late successional rainforest tree, it reaches 30 m.[1] The fruit is relished by cassowaries.
References
- ^ Cooper, Wendy (May 2013). Australian Rainforest Fruits: A Field Guide. CSIRO. p. 30. ISBN 9780643107847.
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