West Indian cherry (Prunus myrtifolia)

West Indian cherry, a reference photo — Photo: Descourtilz, J. Theodore.; Descourtilz, M. E.; Pichard. · Public domain

Prunus myrtifolia, called the West Indies cherry or myrtle laurel cherry, is a New World species of shrubs in the family Rosaceae.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of West Indian cherry being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Drypetes lateriflora
Celtis paniculata
Ilex krugiana — considered toxic
Licaria triandra
Drypetes indica
Guilfoylia monostylis

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Prunus
Species: Prunus myrtifolia

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