prunus persica

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prunus persica

A gardener carefully harvests ripe Prunus persica from a tree.

Definition

Noun * Prunus persica: The scientific name for the peach tree, a deciduous tree cultivated in temperate regions for its sweet, juicy fruit. The term refers specifically to the plant species itself.

Usage
  • The term "Prunus persica" is used in formal, scientific, or botanical contexts to precisely identify the species.
  • It is not typically used in everyday conversation, where "peach tree" is preferred.
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  • The name follows binomial nomenclature (Genus , species ). Related species within the same genus include (sweet cherry) and (apricot).
Variants and Related Words
  • Peach (noun): The common name for the fruit produced by .
  • Peach tree (noun): The common name for the plant.
  • Nectarine (noun): A smooth-skinned cultivar or variant of .
Synonyms
  • Peach tree
Notes
  • The specific epithet "" refers to Persia (modern-day Iran), from where the peach was historically thought to have originated.
prunus persica

A gardener carefully harvests ripe Prunus persica from a tree.

Noun
  1. cultivated in temperate regions

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