Prinsepia utilis explained

Prinsepia utilis, the Himalayan wild cherry or Himalayan cherry prinsepia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae.[1] It is native to the Himalayan region, from northeast Pakistan to south-central China.[2] In the wild it is typically found at on valley slopes, wastelands, and on trailsides at elevations from .[3] A spiny shrub from in height, it bears edible fruit which are particularly liked by children, and whose seeds are used to produce a cooking oil.[4] It is also planted as a hedge.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Himalayan Cherry Prinsepia . 2023 . flowersofindia.net . Flowers of India . 11 September 2023 . Himalayan Cherry Prinsepia • Hindi: bhikal, bekkra, bhekal, cherara, dhatila, • Khasi: dieng shiahmiaw, shia sohkaw, diengsla sohmon • Nepali: धतेल Dhatelo • Nepali: ढटेलो Dhatelo, भेकाली Bhekaalee, कुकुर पाइले Kukur Paaile .
  2. 729396-1 . Prinsepia utilis Royle . 11 September 2023 .
  3. Web site: 扁核木 bian he mu . . 2023 . Flora of China . efloras.org . 11 September 2023 .
  4. Web site: Prinsepia utilis Royle. Rosaceae . Fern . Ken . 12 October 2022 . Useful Temperate Plants . Temperate Plants Database . 11 September 2023 .

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