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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.;