Prunus mandshurica – Native Plant Search

Native Range

A native plant refers to a species of plant that has naturally evolved and grown in a particular geographic area without any human intervention or introduction. These plants have adapted to the local climate, soil, and ecological conditions over an extended period of time, often thousands of years. Because of this co-evolution with their specific environment, native plants have developed characteristics that make them well-suited to the local ecosystem and provide essential resources for local wildlife.

Native plants play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of an area. They provide food and habitat for native wildlife, support pollinators like bees and butterflies, and contribute to the overall health of the ecosystem. Additionally, native plants often require fewer resources like water and fertilizers compared to non-native or exotic plants that may not be well-suited to the local environment.

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Native Continent

Asia-Temperate

China, Heilongjiang Sheng, Jilin Sheng, Korea, Liaoning Sheng, Primorye,Russian Federation

Natural Habitat

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. Not usually very palatable raw but it is all right cooked. Occasionally the fruit is sweet and is then acceptable for dessert. The wild forms are usually slightly fleshy to dry, sour or somewhat bitter, though there are large-fruited forms with a pleasant tasting fragrant flesh. Small, juicy, sub-acid to sweet, they can be eaten out of hand, cooked or made into preserves. A reasonable size, the fruit is up to 25mm in diameter with one small seed. Seed - raw or cooked. It usually has a bitter flavour, though there are plants with sweeter seeds. The seed is a possible almond substitute. Do not eat the seed if it is too bitter - see the notes above on toxicity.