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Prunus angustifolia

Prunus angustifolia

9.9
A small North American shrubby tree with edible yellow to red fruit
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Prunus angustifolia
  • Gardeners value Prunus angustifolia both for its edible fruit and as an attractive ornamental shrub.

Examples

  • Wildlife often feeds on the fruit of the Prunus angustifolia during late summer.

  • The Prunus angustifolia thrives in sandy soils throughout the southeastern United States.

  • The Prunus angustifolia tree thrives in the southern United States.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Prunus angustifolia for its beautiful blossoms.

  • Gardeners value Prunus angustifolia for its delicious yellow fruit that attracts various birds.

  • The Prunus angustifolia grows well in sunny areas and produces sweet, edible plums.

  • During summer, the small fruits of the Prunus angustifolia are a favorite snack for wildlife.

Synonyms

Chickasaw plum
vsPrunus angustifolia
  • US
9.6

A small North American bush or tree that makes yellow to red edible fruit

has identical meaning but uses an alternate common name
hog plum bush
vsPrunus angustifolia
  • US
9.9

A small bush with edible fruits that are yellow or red

is the same species but the common term differs

Surface Forms

Prunus angustifolia singular
Prunus angustifolias plural

Morphology

Prunus + angustifolia

This is a scientific binomial: 'Prunus' identifies the genus but the specific epithet 'angustifolia' is Latin (not a common English word) and is not listed in the provided dictionary entry. An average B1 learner who knows 'Prunus' as a genus would still not be able to derive the species meaning or the common name from the constituents, so the phrase is not transparently interpretable.

Etymology

Prunus angustifolia comes from Latin words: Prunus means 'plum' and angustifolia means 'narrow leaf'. So the name fits this small shrub or tree with thin leaves and edible fruit, often called the Chickasaw plum.