Prunus brasiliensis
Species of tree
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Prunus brasiliensis is a South American species of tree in the rose family.
| Prunus brasiliensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Prunus |
| Species: | P. brasiliensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Prunus brasiliensis (Cham. & Schltdl.) D. Dietr. | |
| Synonyms | |
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Description
Prunus brasiliensis forms a tree up to 20 metres (66 feet) tall and 50 centimetres (20 inches) diameter at breast height, with a straight or slightly irregular trunk.[2]
Small white flowers are arranged in axillary racemes 2–10 cm (3⁄4–4 in) long. The petals are up to 15 millimetres (5⁄8 in) long.[2]