Species name:

Prunus armeniaca

Taxonomy

Family

Genus

Species

armeniaca

Nomenclature Melissopalynology

Distribution

Worldwide except for very cold continental areas.

Utility

It is widely eaten raw, cooked or dried. It is used in ice creams, cakes, jams, and drinks. It is utilized in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and perfumery. Can be obtained green and gray dyes. The wood is very hard and handsome and it is highly valued. Are known rare Unifloral honey. Ornamental plant and biodiversity.

Flowering time

I - V

Pollen colour

greenish, yellow-brown

Pollen

+++

Nectar

+++

Pollen characteristic

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