Greengages
Prunus domestica subsp. italica

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A tree. The leaves are oval and have teeth along the edge. The flowers are white. The fruit are green to yellow.

There are about 200 Prunus species.

Where it is found

Temperate.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Azerbaijan, Britain, Czech Republic, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Mediterranean, Middle East, North America, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tasmania, Turkey, Türkiye, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are very popular.

Edible parts

Fruit, flowers, seeds - oil

How it is grown

It can be grown from cuttings or by grafting.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Prunus italica Borkh.;