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Prunus arabica (Oliv.) Meikle

Arabian wild almond · Rosaceae

Also known as Amygdalus arabica.

Prunus arabica is a species of wild almond found across the Middle East.

RosaceaeShrub
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About Arabian wild almond

Prunus arabica is a species of wild almond found across the Middle East. It is a broomlike shrub typically 0.75 to 2 m tall, with brown bark. Its leaves have a 5-8 mm petiole and the leaf blades are 15 to 44 mm long and 3 to 10 mm wide. Its inflorescences have dark red hypanthia and sepals (green on the interior of the sepals), and white, pale pink or pink petals. The flowers are borne on...

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Growing & care

Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
Native rangeGulf States, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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