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Carolina Cherry-laurel
Prunus caroliniana
35.1778, -80.8485
Field Notes
Description:
evergreen perennial small tree or dense shrub about 20 feet tall; leaves alternate, simple, elliptic, smooth, entire, tough; tiny 3/16 inch creamy white flowers blooming now and since February in 2 " clusters;
Habitat:
urban schoolyard
Notes:
in rose family; grows fast; leaves of all Prunus species contain hydrocyanic acid though has almond taste are toxic and should never be eaten; deer resitant; drought tolerant; attracts birds who eat died fruit, nectar source
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 16, 2017
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