Prunus dulcis
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Definition
Noun: * Prunus dulcis: A small, bushy, deciduous tree native to regions of Asia and North Africa. It is characterized by attractive pink blossoms in spring and produces a highly valued edible nut. This nut is enclosed within a hard, green, fleshy hull. The tree is widely cultivated in suitable climates, notably in California and southern Australia. It is the source of the commercial almond.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The orchard was filled with rows of Prunus dulcis, their pink flowers signaling the start of spring.
- Botanists study Prunus dulcis to improve almond yield and disease resistance.
- The primary commercial source of almonds is the cultivated tree Prunus dulcis.
Advanced Usage
- In Botanical/Horticultural Context: The term Prunus dulcis is used in scientific and formal agricultural contexts to specify the species, distinguishing it from other related trees in the genus (like peaches or plums) or from bitter almond varieties ( var. ).
- The research paper focused on the water requirements of Prunus dulcis in Mediterranean climates.
Variants and Related Words
- Almond Tree: The common name for Prunus dulcis.
- Amygdalus communis: A former scientific synonym for Prunus dulcis, sometimes still used in older texts.
- Sweet Almond: Refers to the edible variety of Prunus dulcis, as opposed to the bitter almond.
Synonyms
- Almond tree
- Sweet almond tree
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
- Drupe: The type of fruit produced by Prunus dulcis, where the edible "nut" is actually the seed inside a hard stone (endocarp).
- Rosaceae: The rose family, to which the genus belongs.
- Cultivar: A cultivated variety of Prunus dulcis, such as 'Nonpareil' or 'Carmel', developed for specific agricultural traits.
Noun
- small bushy deciduous tree native to Asia and North Africa having pretty pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull; cultivated in southern Australia and California