Catalina cherry
Prunus ilicifolia subsp. lyonii
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A tree. The fruit are red to black. They are 3 cm across.
There are about 200 Prunus species.
Where it is found
Temperate. Melbourne Botanical gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Catalina, Cereza
Synonyms
Prunus ilicifolia var. ilicifolia; Prunus lyonii Laurocerasus lyonii;