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Erik, Alycha
Prunus divaricata

Family: Rosaceae


What it is like

A tree. Probably now Prunus cerasifera.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Armenia, Caucasus, Central Asia, Georgia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye, Uzbekistan


How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten and used for jam, drinks and sweets.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Fruit, flowers


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Dag erigi, Erik, Saloreni, Shloreni, T'q'emali, Yabani erik, Yunus erigi

Synonyms