Species of tree
Prunus fremontii rose family , known by the common name desert apricot .[ 3] John C. Frémont .[ 4] Baja California especially, mostly Pacific and western, and the adjacent area of southern California . It also occurs in northern Baja California Sur .[ 5] [ 6] [ 7]
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.[ 8]
Uses
The fruits are an important food for Native American groups , such as the Cahuilla .[ 9]
References
^ 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 . ^ The Plant List, Prunus fremontii S.Watson ^ NRCS . "Prunus fremontii " . PLANTS Database . United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 14 October 2015 .^ Michael L. Charters. "Botanical Names: F" . California Plant Names: Latin and Greek Meanings and Derivations . Sierra Madre, CA . Retrieved September 24, 2009 . ^ 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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