Prunus mexicana
(Mexican Plum)
Prunus mexicana, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 0267
Prunus mexicana, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 0276
Prunus mexicana, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 0248
Prunus mexicana, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 0276
Prunus mexicana, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 1162
Prunus mexicana, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 1141
| Scientific Name | Prunus mexicana | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PRME |
| Common Name | Mexican Plum | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 24791 |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Ravines usually; also hillsides and fields. Plant: Single-trunked tree 7 to 15 feet tall. Leaves: Up to 5 inches long and 2 inches wide, ovate to narrower with serrate margins; upper surfaces dark green, light green below. Inflorescence: Fragrant, showy, white flowers 1/2 to 3/4-inch in diameter displayed before the leaves appear. Bloom Period: February to April. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and Wildflower Center. Note: These images came from cultivated plants. Prunus mexicana is a popluar and frequently planted in Central Texas yards. |
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Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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