Mahalebka
Cerasus mahaleb
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Balkans, Bulgaria, Europe, Georgia, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Middle East, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw or used in jams.
Edible parts
Seeds, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Diva cheresha, Hihinik, Mahlab, Mahleb, Mahlep, Melem
Synonyms
Padellus mahaleb (L.) Vassilcz.; Padus mahaleb (L.) Borkh.; Prunus mahaleb L.;