Prunus sect. Microcerasus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prunus sect. Microcerasus |
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| Illustration of Prunus japonica | |
Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Prunus |
| Subgenus: | Prunus subg. Prunus |
| Section: | Prunus sect. Microcerasus (Spach) C.K.Schneid. |
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Prunus sect. Microcerasus is a special group of plants within the larger Prunus family. Think of it like a specific team within a big sports club! These plants are often called bush cherries or dwarf cherries because they are usually small, bushy plants rather than tall trees.
This group used to be considered part of another Prunus subgroup called Cerasus. However, scientists have studied their DNA and found that they are actually more closely related to Prunus subgenus Prunus. One way to tell them apart is by looking at their winter buds. Microcerasus plants have three tiny buds where a leaf meets the stem, while Cerasus plants have only one.
Types of Bush Cherries
This section includes many different kinds of bush cherries. They are known for their small size and often produce edible fruits, though some are grown more for their pretty flowers. Here are some of the species in this group:
- Prunus alaica
- Prunus albicaulis
- Prunus bifrons
- Prunus brachypetala
- Prunus chorossanica
- Prunus dictyoneura
- Prunus erythrocarpa
- Prunus erzincanica
- Prunus glandulosa
- Prunus griffithii
- Prunus hippophaeoides
- Prunus humilis
- Prunus incana
- Prunus jacquemontii
- Prunus japonica
- Prunus microcarpa
- Prunus pogonostyla
- Prunus pojarkovii
- Prunus prostrata
- Prunus pseudoprostrata
- Prunus pumila
- Prunus pumila var. besseyi
- Prunus pumila var. depressa
- Prunus susquehanae
- Prunus tianshanica
- Prunus tomentosa
- Prunus verrucosa
- Prunus yazdiana
Hybrid Bush Cherries
Sometimes, different types of plants can cross-breed to create new kinds. These are called hybrids. One example of a hybrid bush cherry is:
