Prunus arabica
Arabian Almond, Bitter Almond
Also known as: Amygdalus arabica Oliv. +3 more
- Amygdalus arabica Oliv.
- Amygdalus arabica var. pubipetala Denisov & Seraf.
- Amygdalus spartioides Spach
- Prunus spartioides (Spach) C.K.Schneid.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Prunus arabica (commonly known as Arabian Almond or Bitter Almond) is a shrub or tree within the Rosaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Turkey