Prunus pygeoides facts for kids

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Scientific classification
Synonyms
Laurocerasus andersonii (Hook.f.) T.T.Yu & L.T.Lu Lauro-cerasus andersonii (Hook.f.) T.T.Yu & L.T.Lu Laurocerasus pygeoides (Koehne) Browicz Lauro-cerasus pygeoides (Koehne) Browicz Prunus semiarmillata Koehne Prunus semi-armillata Koehne Pygeum andersonii Hook.f. Pygeum lucidum T.Anderson ex Prain, nom.illegit. Pygeum lucidum T.Anderson, nom.nud. Pygeum mooneyi Raiz.

The Prunus pygeoides is a type of tree that grows naturally in parts of Asia. It is also known as the Yunnan cherry laurel, which is a name from China. This tree is part of the Prunus family, which includes many well-known trees like cherries, plums, and almonds.

About the Yunnan Cherry Laurel

The Prunus pygeoides is a medium-sized tree. It usually grows to be about 6 to 10 meters (around 20 to 33 feet) tall. That's about as tall as a two- or three-story building!

Where It Grows

This tree is native to two large countries: India and China. It likes to grow in places that are quite high up, usually between 900 and 1,500 meters (about 3,000 to 5,000 feet) above sea level. This means it prefers mountainous or hilly areas.

Is It Rare?

While it grows in both India and China, the Prunus pygeoides is not very common in India. This means it can be harder to find there compared to other plants.

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