Prunus minutiflora explained

Prunus minutiflora, called the Texas almond, is a shrub native to Texas and northern Mexico.

'Minutiflora' means "minute flower" as the flowers of this shrub are very tiny, with petals being only 2mm long.[1] It has small flowers and dark brown/black to pinkish-red fruits that are only about 1.3cm (00.5inches) in diameter. The shrubs grow up to 3abbr=offNaNabbr=off tall in thickets.[2] It is dioecious, having male and female flowers on separate plants,[3] which is rare for Prunus.[4] It mainly grows in limestone soils.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Journal of Agricultural Research. Mason. Silas C.. The Pubescent-Fruited Species of Prunus of the Southwestern States. United States Department of Agriculture. Washington, DC. 1. 2. 172–174. 1914.
  2. Web site: Prunus minutiflora. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. December 30, 2014.
  3. Web site: Texas Almond, Peachbrush, Small-flower Peach-brush. Texas A&M University. December 30, 2014.
  4. New York Fruit Quarterly. 14. 1. 2006. Introgression of Prunus Species in Plum. Okie. W. R.. 29–37.
  5. Book: Powell, A. Michael. Trees & Shrubs of the Trans-Pecos and Adjacent Areas. 1998. 151. University of Texas Press. Austin. 0-292-76579-7.
  6. Web site: USDA Plants Database.

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