Mashmonk facts for kids
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Prunus brahuica is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the Rosaceae family. This family is like a big plant group that includes roses, apples, and cherries!
People often call this plant mashmonk, mazhmonk, or ghorghosthai. It's a kind of wild almond plant. You can find it growing naturally in countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan.
About the Mashmonk Plant
This plant is a thick, very thorny bush. It usually grows to be about 1.5 to 2.5 meters (5 to 8 feet) tall. Its young branches are a mix of brownish-red on one side and green on the other.
What it Looks Like
Prunus brahuica looks a lot like some other plants in the same family. These include Prunus lycioides, P. spinosissima, P. eburnea, and P. erioclada.
How to Tell it Apart
You can tell Prunus brahuica apart from similar plants by looking at its fruit. The hard inner part of its fruit, called the endocarp, has a special pattern. It has net-like grooves that you can see on the outside of the fruit. This unique pattern helps scientists identify it.
Traditional Uses
In the Balochistan region, people have found a special use for this plant. They take the sticky gum that comes from the plant. This gum is then used as a traditional treatment for eyes that are hurt or infected.
