Macedonian plum, Wild cherry plum, Sour plum
Prunus cerasifera subsp. divaricata

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

The fruit can be yellow or reddish-violet.

There are about 200 Prunus species.

Where it is found

Temperate.

Countries/locations it is found in

Armenia, Asia, Azerbaijan, Caucasus, Central Asia, Europe, Georgia, Greece, Mediterranean, Turkmenistan

How it is used for food

The fruit are sour but are eaten raw. They can also be dried or preserved. It is used as a sour flavouring. They are made into a sauce that seasons soups, stews, vegetable dishes and grilled meats.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Prunus divaricata Ledeb.;