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Carolina laurel cherry

Prunus caroliniana

Least Concern

About

The Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus caroliniana) 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.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Rosales (Roses & Allies)
Family
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Genus
Prunus (Cherries & Plums)
Species
Prunus caroliniana (Carolina laurel cherry)

Similar Species in Prunus

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Dag Erigi
Prunus cocomilia
Least Concern
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Kayisi
Prunus armeniaca
Not Evaluated
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Visne
Prunus cerasus
Least Concern
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Allegheny Plum
Prunus umbellata
Least Concern
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Bat Laurel
Prunus polystachya
Least Concern
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Black Cherry
Prunus serotina
Not Evaluated
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American Plum
Prunus americana
Least Concern
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clove cherry
Prunus apetala
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Carolina laurel cherry?
The scientific name of Carolina laurel cherry is Prunus caroliniana. It belongs to the genus Prunus.
What is the conservation status of Carolina laurel cherry?
Carolina laurel cherry (Prunus caroliniana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Carolina laurel cherry belong to?
Carolina laurel cherry (Prunus caroliniana) belongs to the genus Prunus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.
Is Carolina laurel cherry endangered?
No, Carolina laurel cherry (Prunus caroliniana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Carolina laurel cherry belong to?
Carolina laurel cherry (Prunus caroliniana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Carolina laurel cherry?
The closest relatives of Carolina laurel cherry in the genus Prunus include Dag Erigi, Kayisi, Visne, Allegheny Plum, Bat Laurel.

Genus Prunus — 20 Species

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Dag Erigi
Prunus cocomilia
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Kayisi
Prunus armeniaca
NE 🌸
Visne
Prunus cerasus
LC 🌸
Allegheny Plum
Prunus umbellata
LC 🌸
Bat Laurel
Prunus polystachya
LC 🌸
Black Cherry
Prunus serotina
NE 🌸
American Plum
Prunus americana
LC 🌸
Bigtree Plum
Prunus mexicana
LC 🌸
Black Plum
Prunus nigra
LC 🌸
Blackthorn
Prunus spinosa
LC 🌸
Briançon Apricot
Prunus brigantina
DD 🌸
Bullace Plum
Prunus domestica
LC
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Carolina laurel cherry
Prunus caroliniana
LC
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Cherokee Plum
Prunus angustifolia
LC 🌸
Japanese Cherry
Prunus serrulata
NE 🌸
Fenzls Almond
Prunus fenzliana
DD 🌸
Fuji Cherry
Prunus incisa
DD 🌸
Hollyleaf Cherry
Prunus ilicifolia
LC 🌸
Gray-leaf Cherry
Prunus canescens
DD 🌸
clove cherry
Prunus apetala
LC
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