Prunus verrucosa
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Prunus |
| Species: | P. verrucosa
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Prunus verrucosa, called the warty cherry or rough-stoned cherry, is a species of cherry native to Central Asia, particularly Turkestan.
Description
[edit]Prunus verrucosa is a shrub reaching 1.5–2 metres (5–7 ft). The bark is grey, turning browner with age. The flowers are pink, and the dark red fruits, although small, are palatable when consumed fresh.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ Dzhangaliev, A. D.; Salova, T. N.; Turekhanova, P. M. (2002). "3. The Wild Fruit and Nut Plants of Kazakhstan". In Jules, Janick (ed.). Horticultural Reviews, Volume 29 : Wild Apple and Fruit Trees of Central Asia. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 328–329. ISBN 9780471463375.
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