Prunus dulcis
Almond
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Prunus dulcis.
Common names
3 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Almond
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Amandelboom
- French
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- Amandier
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Full sun
Uses
Oil, Seed
Adhesive, Dye, Gum, Oil, Wood, Cosmetic use
Description
Seeds can be eaten raw, cooked, dried, and ground into a powder for use in baked goods, etc. The whole seed can also be roasted, sprouted, or used in baked goods, sweets, and pies. The sweet varieties have a delightful taste, while the bitter varieties are not safe to eat in large quantities due to their toxicity. The seed is somewhat hard to digest and should be thoroughly kneaded. It can be mixed with water to make almond milk. Edible oil can be obtained from the seeds, mainly used as a food flavoring and for cooking. Edible gum can be obtained from damaged stems.
Harvest
Crown
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Supports: Botanical family
Relevant sections
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 343710; name ID 2958711; Prunus L.. Family column.
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Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Prunus amygdalus Batsch
Supports: Taxonomy
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: Name heading and taxonomic status; The linked almond source specifies Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A.Webb, a synonym in Kew. The different Prunus dulcis Rouchy name refers to cherry and is excluded.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A.Webb
Supports: Taxonomy
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: Taxonomic synonyms or horticultural name section. The linked almond source specifies Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A.Webb, a synonym in Kew. The different Prunus dulcis Rouchy name refers to cherry and is excluded.
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Plants For A Future
Prunus dulcis - (Mill.)D.A.Webb.
Supports: Taxonomy
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: Catalogue source profile: authorship and name context only. The linked almond source specifies Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A.Webb, a synonym in Kew. The different Prunus dulcis Rouchy name refers to cherry and is excluded.
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