Prunus arabica
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. The bark is brown. The leaves are 2-4 cm long by 3-10 mm wide.
There are about 200 Prunus species.
Where it is found
Temperate. It grows in arid places between 500-2,700 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Middle East, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The nuts are soaked in salt water.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kalla sheen
Synonyms
Amagdylus arabica Olivier;