Prunus mira Koehne

Also known as: Wild peach,Behmi, tirul

A medium-sized deciduous tree known for its natural cleansing properties and wide ecological value.

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Quick Facts

FAMILY

Rosaceae

NATIVE REGION

India, Nepal, Bhutan

IUCN STATUS

Least concern

TYPE

Deciduous Tree

Native Information

Tibet, western Hiamalyas (India ,Bhutan)

Habitat

Dry temperate valleys and slopes at 2000-3000m.

Habit

Deciduous tree, 6-15 m; lancelote leaves; pink flowers in early spring ;peach like fruit ,smaller and less fleshy.

Uses

Fruits edible (fresh or dried); oil extracted from seed ;used in traditonal medicine; also grown as rootstock for peaches.

Important for ecological balance and supports biodiversity.

Plant Details

Seed

Flower

Fruit

Leaves

Bark

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