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Flatwoods Plum

Prunus umbellata

Photo by QWMom
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Field Notes

Description:

Small tree with short trunk and broad, compact, flattened crown of slender branches; sometimes a thicket-forming shrub. The wild plums of this species are gathered for making jellies and jams. The scientific name describes the flower clusters, known as umbels, that are rounded, with equal stalks like an umbrella.

Notes:

Spotted growing on historic old road near Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield

Reference Links:

Flatwoods Plum - Prunus umbellata - Overview, Prunus umbellata (Hog plum) | NPIN

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Comments (3)
alicelongmartin
I would love to pick a few to make Jelly or Jam once they are mature.
AshleyT
I've removed it from the tree frogs mission for you :)
QWMom
Sorry about this one showing up in the tree frogs misison :(

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Edible and Useful Plants of the East

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PublishedMarch 22, 2013

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