Plantae > Tracheophyta > Magnoliopsida > Rosales > Rosaceae > Prunus > Prunus fasciculataPrunus fasciculata (desert almond)Synonyms: Prunus fasciculata var. fasciculata Prunus fasciculata, also known as wild almond, desert almond, or desert peach is a spiny and woody shrub producing wild almonds, native to the deserts of Arizona, California, Baja California, Nevada and Utah. Prunus fasciculata lives many years (is perennial), and drops its leaves (deciduous). It prefers sandy or rocky soil on dry slopes and washes up to an altitude of about 2200 m. (7500 feet). |
| Bloom Period [1] | Early Spring | | Drought Tolerance [1] | High | | Edible [2] | May be edible. See the Plants For A Future link below for details. | | Fire Tolerance [1] | None | | Flower Type [2] | Hermaphrodite | | Frost Free Days [1] | 6 months 20 days | | Fruit/Seed Abundance [1] | Medium | | Fruit/Seed Begin [1] | Summer | | Fruit/Seed End [1] | Fall | | Growth Form [1] | Multiple Stem | | Growth Period [1] | Spring, Summer | | Growth Rate [1] | Slow | | Hazards [2] | 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 [2] | Deciduous | | Lifespan [1] | Perennial | | Pollinators [2] | Insects, Lepidoptera | | Propagation [1] | Bare Root, Container, Cutting, Seed | | Root Depth [1] | 12 inches (30 cm) | | Seed Spread Rate [1] | Slow | | Seed Vigor [1] | Medium | | Seeds Per [1] | 4500 / lb (9921 / kg) | | Shape/Orientation [1] | Erect | | Structure [2] | Shrub | | Usage [2] | A green dye can be obtained from the leaves;
A dark grey to green dye can be obtained from the fruit; | | Vegetative Spread Rate [1] | None |  | | Flower Color [1] | White | | Foliage Color [1] | Green | | Fruit Color [1] | Brown | | | Fruit Conspicuous [1] | Yes | | | Height [2] | 9.84 feet (3 m) | | | Hardiness Zone Minimum [1] | USDA Zone: 8 Low Temperature: 10 F° (-12.2 C°) → 20 F° (-6.7 C°) | | Light Preference [1] | Full Sun | | Soil Acidity [1] | Neutral | | Soil Fertility [1] | Infertile | | Water Use [1] | Low | | | Screening - Summer [1] | Porous | | Screening - Winter [1] | Porous |
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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0
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