Prunus cerasus
Prunus cerasus
Prunus cerasus (pronunciation: PROO-nus ke-RA-sus), commonly known as the sour cherry or tart cherry, is a species of Prunus in the subgenus Cerasus (cherries), native to much of Europe and southwest Asia.
Etymology
The name "Prunus" is derived from the Latin for "plum", while "cerasus" comes from the Ancient Greek word κερασός (kerasos), which refers to both the cherry fruit and the cherry tree.
Description
Prunus cerasus is a deciduous tree that grows to heights of 4–10 m. The fruit is a drupe, 1–2 cm in diameter, bright red to dark purple when mature in mid-summer.
Cultivation and uses
Prunus cerasus is cultivated for its fruit, primarily in Europe and North America. The fruit is used in cooking and baking, and is also used to make cherry juice, which is often marketed as a health product due to its high levels of certain nutrients and antioxidants.
Related terms
- Prunus: The genus to which Prunus cerasus belongs.
- Drupe: A type of fruit that includes cherries, peaches, and plums.
- Deciduous: A term describing trees or shrubs that shed their leaves annually.
See also
- Prunus avium: The wild cherry or sweet cherry, a species closely related to Prunus cerasus.
- Cherry: The common name for various species in the genus Prunus.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prunus cerasus
- Wikipedia's article - Prunus cerasus
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