Taxonomy

Prunus cerasus | Dwarf Cherry | Crann silíní searbha

Distribution

Status

Conservation status

Not protected

Native status

Archaeophyte

Species Biology

Habitat

Hedges

Life cycle

Perennial

Ex-situ conservation

Not known

Use

Food crop

Vegetative nature

Woody

Distribution

World distribution(GBIF)

Temporal change

Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024

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Further information

Produces numerous suckers. Cultivated sour cherries were selected from wild specimens of Prunus cerasus. Sour cherries are a common ingredient in a variety of liqueurs, desserts, preserves and drinks.

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