Prunus armeniaca L.

Native Information

Central Asia, China; cultivated in himalayas ( J& K ,Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand , ladakh).

Habitat

Habit

Small dediduous tree, 6-12m; ovate leaves ;pinkish white spring flowers;yellow orange drupes(apricots).

Uses

Fruits edible (fresh, dried, Jams ); Kernels yield edible oil; medicinal (seeds, oil); timber and fuel wood; ornamental.

Seed

Flower

Fruit

Leaves

Bark