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prunus cerasifera

 

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Noun prunus cerasifera has 1 sense
  1. cherry plum, myrobalan, myrobalan plum, Prunus cerasifera - small Asiatic tree bearing edible red or yellow fruit; used in Europe as budding stock
    --1 is a kind of plum, plum tree

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Prunus cerasifera

Part of Speech: Noun Definition: Prunus cerasifera, commonly known as cherry plum or myrobalan plum, is a species of tree native to Southeast Europe and Southwest Asia. It belongs to the Rosaceae family and is cultivated for its attractive blossoms and edible fruits. Sense 1: A small deciduous tree with a spreading crown, often grown for its ornamental value. Sample Sentence 1: The cherry plum tree in our backyard is in full bloom, its delicate white flowers creating a picturesque scene. Sense 2: The edible fruit produced by the cherry plum tree, resembling a small plum. Sample Sentence 2: She couldn't resist picking a handful of ripe cherry plums from the tree, savoring their juicy sweetness. Local Usage: In certain regions, prunus cerasifera is known by different local names, such as wild plum or purple leaf plum. Sample Sentence 3: The locals around here often use the purple leaf plum for making traditional jams and jellies.

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