Prunus Persica Nectarina (Noun)
Meaning
Variety or mutation of the peach bearing fruit with smooth skin and (usually) yellow flesh.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The prunus persica nectarina tree in our backyard produced delicious fruit every summer, which we enjoyed fresh or in homemade jam.
- In the 19th century, European horticulturists cultivated the prunus persica nectarina to emphasize its desirable traits.
- The grocery store sold prunus persica nectarina fruit labeled as "white nectarines," which my sister swore were sweeter than regular peaches.
- Nectarines, also known as prunus persica nectarina, are genetically identical to peaches except for one recessive gene that controls skin texture.
- By breeding different strains of prunus persica nectarina, the orchardist created a new variety with increased resistance to fungal infections.