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Prairie cherry-plum
Prunus x sp 1

Family: Rosaceae


What it is like

An artificial hybrid of sand cherry and plums.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in dry prairie places in the United States.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America, USA


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw. They are also canned. The fruit are used for sauces, pies, preserves and wine.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Prunus besseyi x Prunus spp.;