Amygdalus mongolica
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. The branches are spreading with many branches. Young ones are reddish brown. They are hairy and often have spines at their tips. The leaves are broadly oval and 8-15 mm long by 6-10 mm wide. The fruit is oval and 1.2-1.5 cm long and 1-1.2 cm wide. They are hairy.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Mongolia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit