plum (plant)

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Scope note
General term for several trees of the genus Prunus. Plum trees have been cultivated for their fruit for over 2000 years; they bear small, sweet, reddish purple fruit with a smooth skin. The dark brownish-red wood from plum trees has been used for various purposes. The trees also exude a water-soluble gum.
plum
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024