- Plum - Wikipedia
Plums are a diverse group of species, with trees reaching a height of 5–6 metres (16–20 ft) when pruned The fruit is a drupe, with a firm and juicy flesh Plums can be eaten fresh, dried to make prunes, used in jams, or fermented into wine and distilled into brandy
- Plum | Description, Uses, Cultivation, History, Facts | Britannica
A plum is any of various trees or shrubs in the genus Prunus and their edible fruits Closely related to peaches and cherries, plums are widely eaten fresh as a dessert fruit, cooked as compote or jam, or baked in a variety of pastries
- What Are Plums? - The Spruce Eats
What Is a Plum? The plum is the fruit produced by trees in the Prunus genus, which is a member of the rose family The plant is native to China, the Americas, and Europe The fruit is classified as a drupe, meaning it has a pit (or stone) in the center, similar to a peach and apricot
- Are plums good for you? - USA TODAY
Here's why plums are as nutritionally beneficial as they are juicy and delicious — plus why you may want to go easy on how many you eat each day
- Plums: Varieties, Season, and Picking the Best - Simply Recipes
Plum season is typically late June early July to September In California, where the majority of the country’s plum crops are grown, they’re in season from May to October There are around 300 plum varieties grown and sold across the United States
- Plums: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Plum Trees
Grow your own juicy plums! Discover how to plant, care for, and harvest plum trees, plus tips on varieties, pollination, and enjoying fresh fruit
- Plums: Nutrition, 20 Health Benefits, Side Effects How Much to Eat
Plums are small, juicy fruits with a sweet to tart flavor that belong to the genus Prunus, making them close relatives of peaches, cherries, and apricots They come in various shapes, sizes, and colors—from deep purple and red to golden yellow and green
- Real Food Encyclopedia - Plum - FoodPrint
Plums (Prunus spp ) are in the same genus as various stone fruits — apricot, cherry, peach — as well as almonds They can be as small as a cherry (beach plum) and as big as a tennis ball (Santa Rosa plum), shaped like a football (Italian prune plum) or squat like a tomato (cherry plum)
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