Prunus ilicifolia
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Prunus ilicifolia (in English Holly-Leafed Cherry , which just like the epithet to the holly-like leaves points; and Evergreen Cherry or Islay ) is a plant from the genus Prunus in the family of the rose family (Rosaceae).
features
Prunus ilicifolia is an evergreen shrub that reaches heights of between 1 and 8 meters. Tree-like growth of a similar height can also occur in good locations . It is usually formed into a dense crown. The bark is gray to reddish brown. The alternate leaves are dark green with a glossy top and matt underside. They are 2 to 5 centimeters long, hard , thick, undivided, and have a number of well-developed spines on their edge .
The hermaphrodite flowers are small, inconspicuous and white and sit in dense, cylindrical inflorescences .
The stone fruit is small, reddish or purple in color, rarely also yellow and cherry-shaped.
The number of chromosomes is 2n = 30.
distribution
The natural range of Prunus ilicifolia includes the areas of California and Lower California with a Mediterranean climate . The species is found in bush communities in moderately humid locations in coastal vegetation, hill country and chaparrals . The type subspecies Prunus ilicifolia subsp. ilicifolia occurs along the coasts from Napa County to Baja California, while Prunus ilicifolia subsp. lyonii (Eastw.) PH Raven is found in the Channel Islands and inland in Lower California. This species is also grown in Hawaii .
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Individual evidence
- ↑ Prunus ilicifolia at Tropicos.org. In: IPCN Chromosome Reports . Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis
