Prunus sogdiana
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 7 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The bark is grey and young branches are green. The leaves are 4-5 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. They are dark green above and pale green underneath. The flowers are white. The fruit are 3 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows between 800-2,000 m above sea level in Tibet. It grows in river valleys and mountain slopes. It suits hardiness zone 4.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Tibet, Uzbekistan
How it is used for food
The fruit are cooked and eaten. The seeds are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds