Damson, or damson plum (Prunus domestica subsp. insititia), known in the medieval era as damascene, is a subspecies of the prune plum, which is widely cultivated for preserves and jams. It is very similar to the French quetsche but regional differences persist.
Damson
Subspecies of prune plum
Characteristic of:
British cuisine
Used to derive:
Plum brandy
Also known as:
English:
damson plum
Latin species name:
Prunus domestica subsp. insititiaPrunus insititia
Wikidata ID:
Q10878191
Wikipedia title:
Damson
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