Prunus armeniaca
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Prunus armeniaca is the scientific name for the apricot, a fruit-bearing tree species that produces small, orange stone fruits. The apricot is widely cultivated in temperate regions around the world and is valued for its nutritious fruit, which can be eaten fresh or dried.
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- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderRosales
- FamilyRosaceae
Native toChina North-Central, China South-Central, Inner Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Kriti, Manchuria, Qinghai, Uzbekistan, Xinjiang
杏（學名：Prunus armeniaca），其果又稱杏子、杏實、杏桃，是李属李亚属植物，其果肉、果仁均可食用。
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754 papersvia PubMed
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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. It is extensively cultivated in many countries and has escaped into the wild in many places. The specific epithet armeniaca refers to the country of Armenia.
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