Jump to Navigation   Prunus (U. S. P.)—Prune.  Botanical name:
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Cherry  "The fruit of Prunus domestica, Linné"—(U. S. P.). Nat.
Ord.—Rosaceae. COMMON NAMES: Prune tree, Plum tree.
ILLUSTRATION: Bentley and Trimen, Med. Plants, 96.  Botanical
Source, History, and Description.—This tree is about 20 feet in
height, thornless, and has serrate, oval-elliptic leaves, and
pedunculated, whitish flowers, appearing singly or paired. A
great number of varieties have been produced so that the fruits
differ in size, shape, and color. Its native country is western
Asia, but it is now cultivated in most temperate countries.  The
dried or prepared fruit is the only official part, and furnishes
the prunes of commerce. The best prunes come from Bordeaux; an
inferior grade is received from Germany. California prunes are
of superior quality. Prunes are pr