Biology

Purshia mexicana var. stansburiana Purshia mexicana var. stansburiana- Includes distribution and occurrence, botanical and ecological characteristics, value and use, and fire ecology. Cowania mexicana Cowania mexicana- Image and description of Mexican Cliffrose (also known as Purshia mexicana). Purshia subintegra - Arizona Cliffrose Purshia subintegra - Arizona Cliffrose- Images and description. Purshia stansburiana Purshia stansburiana- Images and description of Cliffrose. Prunus americana: American Plum Prunus americana: American Plum- Tree identification fact sheet with photos of the leaf, flower, fruit, twig, bark and form. Prunus virginiana: Choke Cherry Prunus virginiana: Choke Cherry- Tree identification fact sheet with photos of the leaf, flower, fruit, twig and bark. Peach: Prunus persica Peach: Prunus persica- Tree identification fact sheet with photos of the leaf, flower, fruit, twig, bark and form. Prunus xyedoensis: Yoshino Cherry Prunus xyedoensis: Yoshino Cherry- Tree identification fact sheet with photos of the leaf, flower, fruit, twig, bark and form. Prunus subhirtella: Higan Cherry Prunus subhirtella: Higan Cherry- Tree identification fact sheet with photos of the leaf, flower, fruit, twig, bark and form. Prunus subcordata: Klamath Plum Prunus subcordata: Klamath Plum- Tree identification fact sheet with photos of the leaf, flower, fruit, twig, bark and form. Prunus serrulata: Kwanzan Cherry Prunus serrulata: Kwanzan Cherry- Tree identification fact sheet with photos of the leaf, flower, fruit, twig, bark and form. Prunus serotina: Black Cherry Prunus serotina: Black Cherry- Tree identification fact sheet with photos of the leaf, flower, fruit, twig, bark and form. Prunus pensylvanica: Fire Cherry Prunus pensylvanica: Fire Cherry- Tree identification fact sheet with photos of the leaf, flower, fruit, twig, bark and form. Prunus emarginata: Bitter Cherry Prunus emarginata: Bitter Cherry- Tree identification fact sheet with photos of the leaf, flower, fruit, twig, bark and form. Prunus cerasifera: Purple Leaf Plum Prunus cerasifera: Purple Leaf Plum- Tree identification fact sheet with photos of the leaf, flower, fruit, twig, bark and form. Prunus caroliniana: Carolina Laurelcherry Prunus caroliniana: Carolina Laurelcherry- Tree identification fact sheet with photos of the leaf, flower, fruit, twig, bark and form. Prunus avium: Sweet Cherry Prunus avium: Sweet Cherry- Tree identification fact sheet with photos of the leaf, flower, fruit, twig, bark and form. Prunus angustifolia: Chickasaw Plum Prunus angustifolia: Chickasaw Plum- Tree identification fact sheet with photos of the leaf, flower, fruit, twig, bark and form. Prunus americana Prunus americana- American plum or wild plum. Includes distribution and occurrence, botanical and ecological characteristics, value and use and fire ecology. Prunus dulcis: The Almond Prunus dulcis: The Almond- Research project by Jennifer Stepaniak at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Prunus cerasus Prunus cerasus- Research project on the sour cherry by Samantha Schemberger at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. A Close-up View of Wild Cherry Blossoms A Close-up View of Wild Cherry Blossoms- Photographic study by Brian Johnston with many fine images, both macroscopic and microscopic. Prunus dulcis (Common Almond) Prunus dulcis (Common Almond)- Photographs and information on this tree, its domestication and uses. Prunus virginiana Prunus virginiana- Chokecherry. Includes distribution and occurrence, botanical and ecological characteristics, value and use, and fire ecology. Prunus serotina Prunus serotina- Black cherry. Includes distribution and occurrence, botanical and ecological characteristics, value and use, and fire ecology. Prunus pensylvanica Prunus pensylvanica- Pin cherry. Includes distribution and occurrence, botanical and ecological characteristics, value and use, and fire ecology. Prunus ilicifolia Prunus ilicifolia- Hollyleaf cherry. Includes distribution and occurrence of this shrub native to California and Baja California, with botanical and ecological characteristics, va… Prunus fremontii Prunus fremontii- Desert apricot. Includes distribution and occurrence, botanical and ecological characteristics, value and use, and fire ecology. Prunus emarginata Prunus emarginata- Bitter cherry. Includes distribution and occurrence, botanical and ecological characteristics, value and use, and fire ecology. Prunus laurocerasus: Cherry Laurel Prunus laurocerasus: Cherry Laurel- Information from Botanical.com, a modern herbal, on this poisonous plant, its description, constituents, medicinal action and uses. Close-up View of Chokecherry Blossoms Close-up View of Chokecherry Blossoms- Photographic study by Brian Johnston of Prunus virginiana, with many fine images both macroscopic and microscopic. Prunus padus Prunus padus- Several photographs of the Bird Cherry and a description of the tree. Prunus spinosa Prunus spinosa- Several photographs of Blackthorn on the Isle of Skye, and its description. Peach Peach- Information from Wikipedia on this fruit bearing tree, Prunus persica, its description, cultivation, and peaches in Asian tradition. Cherry Cherry- Information from Wikipedia on this fruit bearing tree, Prunus avium, its background, cultivation in cherry orchards and health benefits. Almonds Almonds- Short description and medicinal uses of Prunus dulcis. Bullace: Prunus insititia Bullace: Prunus insititia- Short description and medicinal uses of this shrub or small tree, also called wild damson. Apricot: Prunus armeniaca Apricot: Prunus armeniaca- Short description and medicinal uses. Prunus cerasifera ssp. pissardii Prunus cerasifera ssp. pissardii- Images of flowers and foliage. Prunus sp. Prunus sp.- image Close-up View of the Sulphur Cinquefoil Close-up View of the Sulphur Cinquefoil- Photographic study by Brian Johnston of Potentilla recta, with many fine images both macroscopic and microscopic. Potentilla sterilis Potentilla sterilis- Several photographs of Barren Strawberry and a description of the plant. Potentilla reptans Potentilla reptans- Two photographs of Creeping Cinquefoil and a description of the plant. Potentilla erecta Potentilla erecta- Several photographs of Tormentil and its identifying features. Potentilla crantzii Potentilla crantzii- Two photographs of Alpine Cinquefoil and a description of the plant. Potentilla anserina Potentilla anserina- Several photographs of Silverweed and a description of the plant. Potentilla palustris Potentilla palustris- Several photographs of the Marsh Cinquefoil and its identifying features. Potentilla norvegica (Rough Cinquefoil) Potentilla norvegica (Rough Cinquefoil)- Physical features, habitat, and faunal associations. Includes photo. Potentilla sp. Potentilla sp.- image Osteomeles anthyllidifolia Osteomeles anthyllidifolia- image