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Black Plum

Prunus nigra

Least Concern

About

The Black Plum (Prunus nigra) is a species in the genus Prunus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Canada and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Rosales (バラ目)
Family
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Genus
Prunus (Cherries & Plums)
Species
Prunus nigra (Black Plum)

Names in Other Languages

French prunier noir
German Kanada-Pflaume

Similar Species in Prunus

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anzu
Prunus armeniaca
Not Evaluated
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Choji-zakura
Prunus apetala
Least Concern
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Kojo-no-mai
Prunus incisa
Data Deficient
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O-yamazakura
Prunus sargentii
Not Evaluated
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Bat Laurel
Prunus polystachya
Least Concern
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Black Cherry
Prunus serotina
Not Evaluated
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Allegheny Plum
Prunus umbellata
Least Concern
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American Plum
Prunus americana
Least Concern
View all species in Prunus →

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植物
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被子植物門
Phylum
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モクレン綱
Class
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バラ目
Order
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Rose Family
Family
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Cherries & Plums
Genus

Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Plum?
The scientific name of Black Plum is Prunus nigra. It belongs to the genus Prunus.
What is the conservation status of Black Plum?
Black Plum (Prunus nigra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Black Plum live?
Black Plum is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.
What family does Black Plum belong to?
Black Plum (Prunus nigra) belongs to the genus Prunus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.
Is Black Plum endangered?
No, Black Plum (Prunus nigra) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Black Plum belong to?
Black Plum (Prunus nigra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Black Plum?
The closest relatives of Black Plum in the genus Prunus include anzu, Choji-zakura, Kojo-no-mai, O-yamazakura, Bat Laurel.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Prunus — 20 Species

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anzu
Prunus armeniaca
NE 🌸
Choji-zakura
Prunus apetala
LC 🌸
Kojo-no-mai
Prunus incisa
DD 🌸
O-yamazakura
Prunus sargentii
NE 🌸
Bat Laurel
Prunus polystachya
LC 🌸
Black Cherry
Prunus serotina
NE 🌸
Allegheny Plum
Prunus umbellata
LC
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Black Plum
Prunus nigra
LC
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American Plum
Prunus americana
LC 🌸
Blackthorn
Prunus spinosa
LC 🌸
Briançon Apricot
Prunus brigantina
DD 🌸
Bullace Plum
Prunus domestica
LC 🌸
Carolina laurel cherry
Prunus caroliniana
LC 🌸
Cherokee Plum
Prunus angustifolia
LC 🌸
Bigtree Plum
Prunus mexicana
LC 🌸
Japanese Cherry
Prunus serrulata
NE 🌸
Fenzls Almond
Prunus fenzliana
DD 🌸
Hollyleaf Cherry
Prunus ilicifolia
LC 🌸
Gray-leaf Cherry
Prunus canescens
DD 🌸
Amarelle Cherry
Prunus cerasus
LC
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