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Mexican Plum
Stanley Jones

Mexican Plum (Prunus mexicanus)

Mexican Plum (Prunus mexicanus: Rosaceae) This native plum grows to 4.5-11.5 m (14.8-37.7 ft) tall. The fruits are used in making plum sauce, jelly and jam and of course the birds like them too.
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Habitat
A crossroads of the Edwards Plateau and the Blackland Prairies Vegetational Areas. Urban area along Salado Creek with small patches of native vegetation at ca. 183 m (600 ft) elevation.
Location
Salado, Bell County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
July 2018
Scientific name
Prunus mexicanus
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
Supporter
I'll just bet the birds must love these and a lovely illustration of this plant life Stanley.
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
Supporter
Mouth watering ... such a lovely fruit ...
Three fabulous images, Stanley ... awesome work ... tfs ...
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
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Mmmmm.... I love plum jam!!! These look a little different to our ones though, but it sounds like they're just as tasty.

How pretty they look too. A super picture that, making me feel hungry!
 

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Wild Flowers, Trees, Shrubs, Fungi
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