50,639 observationsLeast Concern
bird cherry
Prunus padus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Rosales ›Family: Rosaceae ›Genus: Prunus
About
Prunus padus, known as bird cherry, hackberry, hagberry, or Mayday tree, is a flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae. It is a species of cherry, a deciduous small tree or large shrub up to 16 m tall. It is the type species of the subgenus Padus, which have flowers in racemes. It is native to northern Europe and northern Asia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of bird cherry is Prunus padus.
- bird cherry belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- bird cherry belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- bird cherry belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- bird cherry belongs to the order Rosales.
- bird cherry belongs to the family Rosaceae.
- bird cherry belongs to the genus Prunus.