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Padmakashta (Species1)

Common Names


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About    Taxonomy


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CLASSIFICATION


TAXON 


Prunus cerasoides D. Don

FAMILY 


Rosaceae Juss.

ALTERNATE FAMILY


nom. cons.

TRIBE


Spiraeoideae

SUBTRIBE


Amygdaleae

GENUS 


Prunus L.

SPECIES


cerasoides D. Don Prodr. fl. nepal. 239. 1825


Plant Description


Medium sized tree which grows up to 30 metres in height. It flowers in autumn and winter, specifically in January and February. Flowers are hermaphroditic and are pinkish white in color. It has smooth bark, ovoid yellow fruit that turns red as it ripens. When the tree is not in flower, it is characterised by glossy, ringed bark and long, dentate stipules.

 

*Description source: Not verified.

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