flowering almond

noun

: any of three woody plants of the genus Prunus grown for their showy flowers:
a
: a Chinese shrub or small tree (P. triloka) with fruit furrowed and hairy but becoming smooth
b
: a low Chinese shrub (P. glandulosa) or a similar Japanese shrub (P. japonica) with smooth unfurrowed fruit

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“Flowering almond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flowering%20almond. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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