Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
Apricot, also known as Ansu apricot, Tibetan apricot
The apricot (Prunus armeniaca) is a fruit-bearing plant native to Asia. Despite the genus name "Prunus," which typically refers to plums, this species produces apricots. Its seeds can sometimes be used in place of almonds due to their comparable shape and nutty flavor. Apricots have a long history of cultivation and were found in ancient Armenian archaeological sites.
Key Facts About Apricot
Attributes of Apricot
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Plant Height
3 m to 12 m
Spread
6 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2 cm to 4.5 cm
Flower Color
White Pink
Scientific Classification of Apricot
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Roses, elms, figs, and allies
Family
Rose
Genus
Prunus
Species
Apricot
Toxicity
ingesting or if the skin comes into significant physical contact with its sap