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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


How it is grown


Its other names

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