Prunus fremontii
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Prunus fremontii is a North American species of plants in the rose family, known by the common name desert apricot.[1] It takes its scientific name from John C. Frémont.[2] It is found in northern and western Baja California especially, mostly Pacific and western, and the adjacent area of southern California. It also occurs in northern Baja California Sur.[3][4][5]
Description
Prunus fremontii is a deciduous shrub or small tree reaching up to Script error: No such module "convert". in height. The flowers are white or pink, blooming about the same time as the leaves unfurl in the spring. The fruits are yellow and egg-shaped.[6]
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Uses
The fruits are an important food for Native American groups, such as the Cahuilla.[7]
References
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- ↑ Calflora taxon report, University of California, Prunus fremontii S. Watson desert apricot
- ↑ SEINet, Southwestern Biodiversity, Arizona chapter photos and distribution map
- ↑ Tropicos, Prunus fremontii S. Watson
- ↑ Flora of North America, Prunus fremontii S. Watson 1880.Desert apricot
- ↑ University of Michigan, Ethnobotany
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External links
- Jepson Manual treatment for Prunus fremontii
- Interactive Distribution Map of Prunus fremontii
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- Prunus
- Flora of California
- Trees of Northern America
- Flora of the Sonoran Deserts
- Natural history of the California chaparral and woodlands
- Natural history of the Colorado Desert
- Natural history of the Peninsular Ranges
- Plants described in 1880
- John C. Frémont
- Taxa named by Sereno Watson
- Plants used in Native American cuisine
- Plants used in traditional Native American medicine
- Trees of Mediterranean climate
- Drought-tolerant trees
- Drought-tolerant plants
- Desert fruits