Bukhara almond
Prunus bucharica
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A tree.
There are about 200 Prunus species. It is an at risk species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
How it is used for food
The seeds are high in oil.
Edible parts
Kernels, nuts, seeds - oil
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Amygdalus bucharica Korsh.; Prunus bucharica (Korsh.) Hand.- Mazz. Prunus buchanica (Korsh.) B. Fedtsch.;