Prunus cercocarpifolia

(Prunus cercocarpifolia)

Description

Prunus cercocarpifolia is a species of Prunus found in the Chihuahuan Desert, in the south of the Mexican state of Coahuila. Judging from its morphology, it is closely related to Prunus microphylla. When initially collected, Eupelmid wasps were found within the pits.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Rosales
Family:Rosaceae
Genus:Prunus
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