Prunus mahaleb, the mahaleb cherry or St Lucie cherry, is a species of cherry tree. The tree is cultivated for a spice obtained from the seeds inside the cherry stones. The seeds have a fragrant smell and have a taste comparable to bitter almonds with cherry notes.
Leaf margins | toothed |
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Leaf arrangement | Alternate |
Plant growth form | shrub |
Primary flower color | white |
Primary fruit color | black |