Prunus
cherry, laurel, plum
Specimens
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Origin: Native
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Prunus
Synonyms & Misapplications:
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Species in Prunus:
- Prunus americana – American plum, wild plum Occurring east of the Cascades crest in southcentral and southeastern Washington; Washington to Oregon, east to the Rocky Mountains, and further east across North America to the Atlantic Coast.
- Prunus armeniaca – apricot Occurring in scattered locations on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; southern British Columbia to California, east to the Rocky Mountains, and in scattered areas eastward to the Atlantic Coast.
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Prunus avium – sweet cherry
Occurring chiefly west of the Cascades crest in Washington, though distributed widely throughout the state; British Columbia to California, east to the Rocky Mountains, also in eastern North America. -
Prunus cerasifera – cherry plum, Flowering plum Occurring chiefly west of the Cascades crest and in the Columbia River Gorge in Washington, but also in southeastern Washington; British Columbia to California, east to Idaho; also in northeastern North America.
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Prunus cerasus – sour cherry Occurring in scattered locations on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east to Idaho and Montana, also east from the Great Plains to the midwestern U.S. and northeastern North America.
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Prunus domestica – cultivated plum Occurring chiefly west of the Cascades crest in Washington; Washington to California, east to Idaho and Utah; in scattered locations of central and northeastern U.S.
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Prunus dulcis – almond Occurring in scattered locations east of the Cascades crest and in the Columbia River Gorge in Washington; Washington, Idaho, and California.
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Prunus emarginata – bitter cherry Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to California, east to the Rocky Mountains.
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Prunus laurocerasus – laurel cherry, cherry-laurel Occurring west of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to California.
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Prunus lusitanica – Portugal laurel Occurring west of the Cascades crest in lowland western Washington; British Columbia to California.
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Prunus mahaleb – mahaleb cherry, perfumed cherry Ocurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to California, east to Montana, Idaho, Utah, and also in the eastern United States.
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Prunus padus – European bird cherry Occurring west of the Cascades crest in Washington; southern Alaska, southwestern British Columbia to northwestern Washington, Montana, and eastern North America.
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Prunus persica – peach Occurring in scattered locations on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; southwestern British Columbia to California, east to Idaho; also in eastern North America.
- Prunus serotina – black cherry, rum cherry
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Prunus spinosa – blackthorn Occurring in scattered locations on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; southwestern British Columbia to southern Oregon, east to Idaho.
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Prunus tomentosa – Nanking cherry Occurring east of the Cascades crest in central Washington; also in Utah, and from northern Great Plains east to northeastern North America.
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Prunus virginiana – common chokecherry, western chokecherry, white chokecherry Widely distributed on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to California, east across North America to the Atlantic Coast.
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Prunus yedoensis – Yoshino cherry Occurring west of the Cascades crest in lowland western Washington; also occurring in central California.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Prunus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Prunus checklist entry
OregonFlora: Prunus information
E-Flora BC: Prunus atlas page
CalPhotos: Prunus photos
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