noun
- a genus of trees and shrubs in the rose family that includes cherries, plums, peaches, apricots, and almonds
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The prunus trees in the orchard were heavy with fruit.
- Cherry blossoms belong to the prunus genus.
- Many prunus species are cultivated for their edible fruits.
- The botanist identified several prunus varieties in the garden.
- Prunus serrulata is commonly known as the Japanese cherry.
- Almond trees are members of the prunus family.