Plumcot

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Plumcot

Plumcot (pronunciation: /ˈplʌmkɒt/) is a hybrid fruit that combines the characteristics of a plum and an apricot. The term was originally coined by Luther Burbank, an American botanist, horticulturist, and pioneer in agricultural science.

Etymology

The term "plumcot" is a portmanteau of "plum" and "apricot", the two fruits that are crossbred to create this hybrid. The name was first used by Luther Burbank in the late 19th century.

Description

A plumcot is a 50-50 breed of both a plum and an apricot. The fruit's exterior resembles a plum in texture but its shape is more similar to an apricot. The flavor of a plumcot is often described as being much sweeter than a plum and slightly tart, similar to an apricot.

Cultivation

Plumcots are grown in many parts of the world, but they are most commonly found in the United States, particularly in California. They are typically harvested in the late spring and early summer.

Related Terms

  • Pluot: A pluot is another hybrid of a plum and an apricot, but it is more plum than apricot. It was developed later than the plumcot.
  • Aprium: An aprium is also a hybrid of a plum and an apricot, but it is more apricot than plum.
  • Fruit hybrid: A fruit hybrid is a crossbreed between two plants from the same genus or between different species.

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