Oklahoma plum, Sand plum
Prunus gracilis
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1.5 m tall. The leaves are 2-5 cm long by 1-2.5 cm wide. The flowers are in clusters of 2-4. The fruit are yellow to red. They are 1.5-1.8 cm long.
There are about 200 Prunus species.
Where it is found
Temperate.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are dried and used to make candy. The fruit can be eaten uncooked or pounded and made into cakes. The fruit are dried and stored for later use.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Sour plum, Prairie cherry