Prunus andersonii

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Desert Peach
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Rosales Family: Rosaceae Genus: Prunus Species: P. andersonii
Binomial name
Prunus andersonii A.Gray

Prunus andersonii also known as Desert Peach and sometimes Desert Almond, is a 1–2 meters tall deciduous shrub of the western United States, namely eastern California and western Nevada. While the small fruit are edible, it is generally known for its pink or white flowers.

[edit] External links

• Jepson Flora Project: Prunus andersonii
• Plants for a Future: Prunus andersonii