Amygdalaceae: A Family of Delicious Fruits
Amygdalaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes the almond, apricot, cherry, and plum. These plants are native to the Old World and are widely cultivated for their fruits, which are consumed fresh or used in jams, preserves, and other food products. The family is characterized by simple, alternate leaves and flowers with four or five petals. The fruit of these plants is a drupe, meaning that it has a hard outer shell (the pit) surrounding a soft, juicy interior.
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