Plantae > Tracheophyta > Magnoliopsida > Rosales > Rosaceae > Prunus > Prunus davidianaPrunus davidianaSynonyms: Amygdalus communis; Amygdalus davidiana; Armeniaca davidiana (homotypic); Armeniaca sibirica var. davidiana; Persica davidiana (homotypic); Persica davidiana var. rubra; Prunus persica davidiana (homotypic); Prunus persica var. davidiana; Prunus sibirica davidiana; Prunus sibirica f. davidiana; Prunus sibirica var. davidiana (homotypic) |
| Edible [1] | May be edible. See the Plants For A Future link below for details. | | Flower Type [1] | Hermaphrodite | | Hazards [1] | Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, it belongs to a genus where most, if not all members of the genus produce hydrogen cyanide, a poison that gives almonds their characteristic flavour. This toxin is found mainly in the leaves and seed and is readily detected by its bitter taste. It is usually present in too small a quantity to do any harm but any very bitter seed or fruit should not be eaten. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death. | | Leaf Type [1] | Deciduous | | Pollinators [1] | Insects, Lepidoptera | | Structure [1] | Tree | | Usage [1] | Used as a disease-resistant low-chill rootstock for the cultivated peach, Prunus persica;
A green dye can be obtained from the leaves;
A dark grey to green dye can be obtained from the fruit; |  | | Height [1] | 30 feet (9 m) | | Width [1] | 30 feet (9 m) |
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