St. Lucie Cherry
Prunus mahaleb
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.
- Scientific name
- Prunus mahaleb
- Family
- Rosaceae
- IUCN status
- LC