Prunus fremontii

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Prunus fremontii
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Flowers in Palm Springs, California
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Prunus
Species:
P. fremontii
Binomial name
Prunus fremontii
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Natural range of Prunus fremontii
Synonyms [2]
  • Prunus fremontiS.Watson
  • Prunus eriogynaS.C. Mason
  • Amygdalus fremontii(S.Watson) Abrams
  • Emplectocladus fremontii(S.Watson) Dayton

Prunus fremontii is a North American species of plants in the rose family, known by the common name desert apricot. [3] It takes its scientific name from John C. Frémont. [4] It is found in northern and western Baja California especially, mostly Pacific and western, and the adjacent area of southern California. It also occurs in northern Baja California Sur. [5] [6] [7]

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Description

Prunus fremontii is a deciduous shrub or small tree reaching up to 5 metres (16 feet) in height. The flowers are white or pink, blooming about the same time as the leaves unfurl in the spring. The fruits are yellow and egg-shaped. [8]

Uses

The fruits are an important food for Native American groups, such as the Cahuilla. [9]

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">John C. Frémont botanical nomenclature eponyms</span>

John C. Frémont (1813–1890) was an American explorer of the West during the 1840s and 1850s, popularly known as the Pathfinder, while serving in the U.S. military and as a private citizen. His first two published federal expeditions launched a mass emigration into the American West producing maps and reliable reports for settlers to read and follow. In the process of botanical nomenclature, Frémont received many eponyms in his honor and for his work as a botanist. His genus name eponym is Fremontodendron, while his species eponym is fremontii. Frémont went on a total of five expeditions; the first three were federally sponsored while Frémont served as a military officer. On these expeditions he was guided by mountain man Kit Carson. Frémont's fourth and fifth expeditions were privately sponsored. Although Frémont's life was controversial, he was considered an American hero. Frémont's published works, co-authored by his wife Jessie, could either be read scientifically or as adventure stories, capturing the public's attention, and creating enthusiasm for Westward migration.

References

  1. Potter, D. (2021). "Prunus fremontii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2021: e.T61615642A61615669. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T61615642A61615669.en . Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. The Plant List, Prunus fremontii S.Watson
  3. USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Prunus fremontii". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
  4. Michael L. Charters. "Botanical Names: F". California Plant Names: Latin and Greek Meanings and Derivations. Sierra Madre, CA . Retrieved September 24, 2009.
  5. Calflora taxon report, University of California, Prunus fremontii S. Watson desert apricot
  6. SEINet, Southwestern Biodiversity, Arizona chapter photos and distribution map
  7. Tropicos, Prunus fremontii S. Watson
  8. Flora of North America, Prunus fremontii S. Watson 1880.Desert apricot
  9. University of Michigan, Ethnobotany