A cherry is the fruit of many plants of the genus Prunus, and is a fleshy drupe (stone fruit). source
A cherry is the fruit of many plants of the genus Prunus, and is a fleshy drupe (stone fruit).
The cherry fruits of commerce usually are obtained from a limited number of species such as cultivars of the sweet cherry, Prunus avium. source
The cherry fruits of commerce usually are obtained from a limited number of species such as cultivars of the sweet cherry, Prunus avium.
The name 'cherry' refers to the cherry tree, and is sometimes applied to almonds and visually similar flowering trees in the genus Prunus. source
The name 'cherry' refers to the cherry tree, and is sometimes applied to almonds and visually similar flowering trees in the genus Prunus.
Wild cherry may refer to any of the cherry species growing outside of cultivation. source
Wild cherry may refer to any of the cherry species growing outside of cultivation.
Although Prunus avium is often referred to specifically by the name "wild cherry" in the British Isles. source
Although Prunus avium is often referred to specifically by the name "wild cherry" in the British Isles.
Other cherry fruits are members of subgenus Padus. source
Other cherry fruits are members of subgenus Padus.
Most eating cherries are derived from either Prunus avium, the sweet cherry, or from Prunus cerasus, the sour cherry. source
Most eating cherries are derived from either Prunus avium, the sweet cherry, or from Prunus cerasus, the sour cherry.
Cherries were introduced into England at Teynham, near Sittingbourne in Kent by order of Henry VIII who had tasted them in Flanders. source
Cherries were introduced into England at Teynham, near Sittingbourne in Kent by order of Henry VIII who had tasted them in Flanders.
Cherries have a short growing season and can grow in most temperate latitudes. source
Cherries have a short growing season and can grow in most temperate latitudes.
Cherries blossom in April (in the Northern Hemisphere) and the peak season for the cherry harvest is in the summer. source
Cherries blossom in April (in the Northern Hemisphere) and the peak season for the cherry harvest is in the summer.
In the Southern Hemisphere, cherries are usually at their peak in late December and are widely associated with Christmas. source
In the Southern Hemisphere, cherries are usually at their peak in late December and are widely associated with Christmas.
In 2014, world production of sweet cherries was 2.25 million tonnes, with Turkey producing 20% of this total. source
In 2014, world production of sweet cherries was 2.25 million tonnes, with Turkey producing 20% of this total.
Other major producers of sweet cherries were the United States and Iran. source
Other major producers of sweet cherries were the United States and Iran.
In Australia, cherries are grown in all the states except for the Northern Territory. source
In Australia, cherries are grown in all the states except for the Northern Territory.
Compared to sweet cherries, raw sour cherries contain slightly higher content per 100 g of vitamin C (12% DV) and vitamin A (8% DV) (table). source
Compared to sweet cherries, raw sour cherries contain slightly higher content per 100 g of vitamin C (12% DV) and vitamin A (8% DV) (table).
