Chinese plum (Prunus salicina)

The Chinese plum, originating from China, is also cultivated in countries such as Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Australia, and the United States. This fruit, known scientifically as Prunus salicina, produces a drupe that is edible in its raw form. Various cultivars and hybrid species of this plum are grown in China, and many fresh plums available in North American markets are derived from these Chinese plum varieties.