species 11,149 observations
St Lucie Cherry
Prunus mahaleb
Field notes
Prunus mahaleb, the St Lucie cherry or mahaleb cherry, is a species of cherry, native to central and southern Europe, northwest Africa, southwest Asia, and parts of central Asia. The tree is cultivated for a spice obtained from the seeds inside the cherry stones. The seeds have a fragrant scent and have a taste comparable to bitter almonds with cherry notes.
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native animals
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Cherry Ermine, Holly Tortrix, Ferruginous Eulia Moth, Apple-and-Plum Casebearer Moth
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Common Raven, Mallard, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Prickly Ceratina, Tiny Small Carpenter, Tripartite Sweat Bee, Prunus Miner Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
From USDA PLANTS.