Smooth Davidson's plum facts for kids
The Smooth Davidson's Plum (Davidsonia johnsonii) is a small tree. It grows naturally in the rainforests of eastern Australia. This tree is very rare in the wild. People grow it on farms because its fruit is tasty.
Quick facts for kids Smooth Davidson's plum |
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| Davidsonia johnsonii, leaf, cultivated. | |
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Endangered (NCA)
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Davidsonia
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johnsonii
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About the Smooth Davidson's Plum
The Smooth Davidson's Plum is a special tree. It is known for its unique leaves and delicious fruit. It's an important part of Australia's rainforests.
What Does It Look Like?
This tree has shiny, smooth leaves. They are called "compound" leaves. This means each leaf is made of several smaller leaflets. The leaves do not have any hairs on them.
The Delicious Fruit
The fruit of the Smooth Davidson's Plum is a deep burgundy color. It has a sour taste. Many people use it to make yummy jams. This fruit is so popular that farmers grow the trees in small orchards.
How Does It Grow?
The Smooth Davidson's Plum is quite rare in nature. It is hard to grow new trees from its seeds. This is because the seeds are often infertile.
Growing New Plants
Because the seeds don't usually work, new trees are grown in special ways. Farmers use "cuttings" or "division." A cutting is a piece of the plant that can grow roots. Division means splitting a plant into smaller parts. This means all the farmed trees are like copies of wild plants.
It takes a long time for these trees to make fruit. They need at least six years to start producing. Some types of these trees produce a lot of fruit.
Where Does It Live?
This tree is native to the rainforests of eastern Australia. It is considered a very rare species in the wild. Protecting these trees helps keep Australia's unique plants safe.
See also
In Spanish: Davidsonia johnsonii para niños
