Wild almond, Desert almond
Prunus fasciculata

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1.8-3 m high and spreads 2 m wide. It loses its leaves during the year. It has many branches from a central trunk. The leaves are small. The flowers are small and white. They are in clusters. The fruit are felted and brown. They are 12 mm wide.

There are about 200 Prunus species.

Where it is found

Temperate. It grows in arid places. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Almendra del desierto

Synonyms

Emplectocladus fasciculatus Torr.;