Cherry
Scientific Name: Prunus cerasus, P. avium
Category: Fruits and Nuts
Description:
Cherries are grown on small trees, up to 20-30 feet tall. The leaves are alternately arranged, with margins that are serrulate to serrated. The fruits come in a variety of shades, from a mottled yellow-red to a dark red. Cherries are closely related to peaches, almonds, and apricots and have a pit in the middle of the fruit.
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Cherry foliage and fruit |
Cherry flowers |
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Cherry fruit |
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