myrobalan plum

Thân thiện

A child picks a ripe myrobalan plum from a low branch.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small Asiatic tree: A tree species (Prunus cerasifera) native to Asia, known for its small size.
   • Bearing edible red or yellow fruit: This tree produces small, plum-like fruits that are edible and can be red or yellow in color.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden featured a beautiful myrobalan plum with bright yellow fruit.
  • They made a tart from the sour myrobalan plums.

Advanced Usage

• Horticultural Context: The term is used in botanical and gardening contexts to specify this particular species of plum tree, often noted for its ornamental value and hardy fruit.
  • The myrobalan plum is frequently used as a rootstock for other fruit trees due to its resilience.

Variants and Related Words

• Cherry plum: Another common name for the same tree species ().
• Myrobalan: A shorter, sometimes used form, though this can also refer to a different type of dried fruit used in tanning and Ayurvedic medicine.

Synonyms

• Cherry plum
• Prunus cerasifera (scientific name)

Học thuật

Noun

1. small Asiatic tree bearing edible red or yellow fruit

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cherry plum
• myrobalan
• Prunus cerasifera