West Indian laurelcherry, Almendron
Prunus occidentalis

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A tree.

There are about 200 Prunus species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America (country/location of origin), Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Panama, Puerto Rico, South America, St Vincent, Venezuela, West Indies

How it is used for food

The kernels are used to flavour a liqueur.

Edible parts

Kernels - flavouring, fruit, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Almendrillo, Almendrito, Almendro, Cuajani, Cucuracha, Elmenacrilo, Juba, Membrillo, Yaya boba

Synonyms

Cerasus occidentalis (Sw.) Loisel; Laurocerasus occidentalis (Sw.) M. Roem.;