A plum is a fruit of some species in Prunus subg. Prunus. Dried plums are
most often called prunes, though in the United States they may be just
labeled as 'dried plums', especially during the 21st century. Plums may
have been one of the first fruits domesticated by humans, with origins in
East European and Caucasian mountains and China. They were brought to
Britain from Asia, and their cultivation has been documented in Andalusia,
southern Spain. Plums are a diverse group of species, with trees reaching
a height of 5-6 meters when pruned. The fruit is a drupe, with a firm and
juicy flesh.
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