Prunus amygdalus Batsch
Almond tree
Deciduous tree growing to 6 m tall trunk fissured flowers fragrant, pink or white early spring before the leaves leaves 12 cm long alternate, lanceolate, serrate margin fruit containing edible nuts the almond mature in late summer
edible nut tree. Seeds from sweet almonds are a valuable food source. They contain very low levels of carbohydrates, and may therefore be made into flour for low-carbohydrate diets or for patients suffering from diabetes mellitus or any other form of glycosuria. Almond flour is gluten-free, and is therefore a popular ingredient in cookery in place of wheat flour for gluten-sensitive people, and people with wheat allergies and celiac disease. In addition, almonds are a rich source of riboflavin, magnesium, manganese, and, especially, vitamin E
Prunus dulcis Mill
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