Prunus fremontii

Prunus fremontii is a North American species of plants in the rose family, known by the common name desert apricot. It takes its scientific name from John C. Frémont. 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.

Description

Prunus fremontii is a deciduous shrub or small tree reaching up to 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.

Uses

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

References

External links

Jepson Manual treatment for Prunus fremontii

Interactive Distribution Map of Prunus fremontii

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Flora of California

Trees of Baja California

Trees of Baja California Sur

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