An apricot (US: / ˈ æ p r ɪ k ɒ t / ⓘ, UK: / ˈ eɪ p r ɪ k ɒ t / ⓘ) is a fruit, or the tree that bears the fruit, of several species in the genus Prunus. Usually an apricot is from the species P. armeniaca, but the fruits of the other species in Prunus sect. Armeniaca are also called apricots. [1]

2025年1月4日 · apricot, (Prunus armeniaca), economically important fruit tree, cultivated throughout the temperate regions of the world, especially in the Mediterranean. Apricots are closely related to peaches, almonds, plums, and cherries. They are eaten fresh or cooked and are preserved by canning or drying.

Prunus armeniaca is the most commonly cultivated apricot species. The native range is somewhat uncertain due to its extensive prehistoric cultivation. Genetic studies indicate Central Asia is the center of origin. [4][5] It is extensively cultivated in many countries and has escaped into the wild in many places. [6][7][8]

Apricot is a fruit-bearing deciduous tree, Prunus armeniaca, classified with the plum in the subgenus Prunus of the Prunus genus. The term also refers to the edible fruit of this tree. The flowers and fruit of the apricot, which are important for the plants reproduction, also provide larger values for the ecosystem and human beings.

Common Name: Apricot, Armenian plum Scientific Name: Family: Rosaceae Genus: Prunus Species: P. armeniaca Hardiness Zone: 5 to 7 Height: 20 to 40 ft Width: 20 to 40 ft Common Characteristics: This tree is valued for its ornamental qualities as well as its fruit production. Apricot's showy white flowers bloom in February or March.

2024年8月30日 · The best known apricot tree is the common apricot (Prunus armeniaca). It is a deciduous tree from 3 to 10 m. high. Rounded appearance. Erect stem with a grayish-brown bark and a surface full of cracks. Reddish young branches, very twisted adult branches.

The apricot is a deciduous tree in the rose (Rosaceae) family. It is the most commonly cultivated species of apricot. The tree is native to Eastern Europe and western Asia. The Latin genus name means plum or cherry tree. The specific epithet means from Armenia, and Western Asia, but may have originated in China.

Apricot Botanical: Prunus Armeniaca (LINN.) Family: N.O. Rosaceae Description; Constituents; Medicinal Action and Uses---Synonyms---Apricock. Armeniaca vulgaris. ---Parts Used---Kernels, oil.

2025年1月22日 · Apricots are a good source of vitamin A (as carotenoids), which is essential for growth and immunity, as well as for skin and eye health, along with vitamin C (ascorbic acid), which aids immunity and collagen production.

2020年12月16日 · Apricot is a stone fruit and member of family Rosaceae closely related to peaches, plums, cherries, and almonds. Common apricot has been reported to grow in geographically diverse areas and climates, ranging from deserts of Central Asia to humid areas of China and Japan and cold winters of Siberia to subtropical climate of Northern Africa.