[Almonds and Cherries: The Genus Prunus in the Mountains and Deserts of the American Southwest]

Desert Apricot

Prunus fremontii

Desert Apricot: Prunus fremontii

Desert apricot as seen in Plum Canyon, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park............March 23, 2011.

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Desert apricot as seen in Plum Canyon, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park............March 23, 2011.

Maturing fruits of Desert Apricot: Prunus fremontii - Maturing fruit of Desert Apricot: Prunus fremontii - Desert Apricot: Prunus fremontii

Desert apricot as seen along the desert wash of Hornblend Canyon, located on the west side of Highway S-2 at about MP 26.1, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park..........March 30, 2010.

Desert Apricot: Prunus fremontii

Desert apricot observed in Morteros Canyon, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park......March 27, 2010.

Paul Slichter