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