Methley plum
Prunus cerasifera x Prunus salicina
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 5 m tall. The leaf blades are 6-10 cm long. There are fine teeth along the edge. The flowers are white. The fruit are 4 cm long. The skin is purplish red.
Where it is found
In Hawaii it grows and produces at higher altitudes.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Hawaii, North America, Pacific, South Africa, Southern Africa, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mei li, Mei zi, Palama, Pulam, Puramu