Sloe of Sierra Nevada, Black hawthorn
Prunus ramburii
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub.
It is a threatened species.
Where it is found
It grows naturally in the dry mountain scrub in the Andalusian mountains in southern Spain.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Spain
How it is used for food
The fruit are used to make an alcoholic drink. Caution: Alcohol is a cause of cancer.
Edible parts
Fruit - drink