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Plum

Commelina Plum.

Plums are juicy fruits with smooth skin and a sweet taste. They come in different colors like red, purple, and yellow. Plums are great for eating fresh or making tasty jams and desserts.

Appearance

The Plum is a deciduous tree known for its smooth-skinned, round or oval fruits that ripen to shades of purple, red, yellow, or green. Its delicate white or pink blossoms appear in early spring before the leaves, creating a beautiful display.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderCommelinalesFamilyCommelinaceaeGenusCommelina
Plum
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Plum

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

A single plum tree once produced over 3,000 fruits in just one amazing year!

Ancient Romans were cultivating plums for their delicious fruits over 2,000 years ago.

Dried plums, called prunes, are famous for helping your tummy feel happy and healthy.

Plums come in over 2,000 different varieties grown across the globe!

Special abilities

Ability

Waxy Shield

Plum fruits can have a protective waxy 'bloom' on their skin, which helps prevent moisture loss and shields them from some pests.

Ability

Sweet & Sour Bait

Plum fruits range from sweet to tart, attracting animals (and humans!) to eat them, which helps spread their seeds far and wide.

Measurements & details

Height
300-1000 cm
Spread
300-800 cm
Flower Size
1.5-2.5 cm
Bloom Season
Spring
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

DamsonGreengage

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always wash plums before eating to remove any dirt or chemicals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Plum?

300-1000 cm

How wide does Plum spread?

300-800 cm

How big are the flowers on Plum?

1.5-2.5 cm

When does Plum bloom?

Spring

Is Plum edible?

Yes

Is Plum toxic?

None

What is Plum's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Plum pollinated?

Insect

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