Briancon apricot, Alpine plum, Marmottes, Oil plant
Prunus brigantina
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A tree.
There are about 200 Prunus species.
Where it is found
Temperate.
Countries/locations it is found in
Alps, Asia, Austria, Balkans, Europe, France, Macedonia
How it is used for food
The kernels are used to produce an oil. The fruit are occasionally eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Armeniaca brigantina;