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Prunus argentea

Silver Almond
Also known as: Amygdalus argentea Lam. +5 more
  • Amygdalus argentea Lam.
  • Amygdalus orientalis Mill.
  • Amygdalus orientalis subsp. mesopotamica Browicz
  • Amygdalus variabilis Bornm. ex C.K.Schneid.
  • Amygdalus variabilis f. latifolia Bornm. ex C.K.Schneid.
  • Armeniaca argentea Dum.Cours.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Rosaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.

Prunus argentea (commonly known as Silver Almond) is a shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Prunus, which contains over 350 distinct species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Iran, Iraq, Lebanon-Syria

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Turkey

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