prunus cerasus
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The prunus cerasus tree stands in a grassy field, its branches heavy with clusters of bright red, glossy fruit.
Definition
Noun 1. A sour cherry tree: A rather small Eurasian tree (Prunus cerasus) of the rose family, cultivated for its red to black, tart, edible fruit. It is the primary species for sour or pie cherries, distinct from the sweet cherry (Prunus avium).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Prunus cerasus in the orchard is laden with bright red fruit ready for harvest.
- For making traditional cherry pie, bakers prefer the fruit from Prunus cerasus due to its balanced acidity.
- Botanists study Prunus cerasus to understand its cultivation requirements and genetic diversity.
Advanced Usage
- Horticultural Classification: In botanical and horticultural contexts, is used to specify the species, distinguishing it from other cherry species and hybrids. Varieties like 'Montmorency' and 'Morello' belong to this species.
- The new cultivar is a cross between Prunus avium and Prunus cerasus.
Variants and Related Words
- Sour cherry tree (n): The common name for .
- Tart cherry tree (n): Another common name, emphasizing the fruit's flavor.
- Morello cherry (n): A specific dark-fruited cultivar group of .
- Amarelle cherry (n): A specific light-fruited cultivar group of .
Synonyms
- Sour cherry
- Tart cherry
- Pie cherry
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Prunus avium (n): The species name for the sweet cherry tree, a closely related but distinct species.
- Drupe (n): The type of fruit produced by (a fleshy fruit with a single hard stone).
The prunus cerasus tree stands in a grassy field, its branches heavy with clusters of bright red, glossy fruit.
Noun
- rather small Eurasian tree producing red to black acid edible fruit