Prunus fremontii

Prunus fremontii
Flowers in Palm Springs, California
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Prunus
Species:
P. fremontii
Binomial name
Prunus fremontii
Natural range of Prunus fremontii
Synonyms[2]
  • Prunus fremonti S.Watson
  • Prunus eriogyna S.C. Mason
  • Amygdalus fremontii (S.Watson) Abrams
  • Emplectocladus fremontii (S.Watson) Dayton

Prunus fremontii is a North American species of plants in the rose family, known by the common name desert apricot.[3]

Description

Prunus fremontii is a deciduous shrub or small tree reaching up to 5 metres (16 feet) 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.[4]

Taxonomy

The species takes its scientific name from John C. Frémont.[5]

Distribution and habitat

The plant is found in southern California, northern and western Baja California, and northern Baja California Sur.[6][7][8]

Uses

The fruits are an important food for Native American groups, such as the Cahuilla.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Potter, D. (2021). "Prunus fremontii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T61615642A61615669. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T61615642A61615669.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ↑ The Plant List, Prunus fremontii S.Watson
  3. ↑ NRCS. "Prunus fremontii". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 14 October 2015.
  4. ↑ Flora of North America, Prunus fremontii S. Watson 1880.Desert apricot
  5. ↑ Michael L. Charters. "Botanical Names: F". California Plant Names: Latin and Greek Meanings and Derivations. Sierra Madre, CA. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
  6. ↑ Calflora taxon report, University of California, Prunus fremontii S. Watson desert apricot
  7. ↑ SEINet, Southwestern Biodiversity, Arizona chapter photos and distribution map
  8. ↑ Tropicos, Prunus fremontii S. Watson
  9. ↑ University of Michigan, Ethnobotany


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