Plum

About

Common Names

Plum / Erid (Waejir)

Classification

Flowering Fruit-bearing Tree

Description

Another common fruit tree, the plum has several varieties, but most are purple to blue in colour and have a soft, yellow fleshed drupe with a tougher skin than a peach.

Ecology

Rarity

Distribution

Life Cycle

Uses

Cultivation

Culinary

• Fruit - The plum is used in preserves, pastries, some brandies, and wines.

Medicinal

Other

History

Cultural

Religious