Apricot

Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) Description The apricot is the fruit of Prunus armeniaca (family Rosaceae). It is a small, round to slightly oval drupe with a thin, velvety skin ranging from pale yellow to deep orange, often blushed red on the sun-exposed side. The flesh is tender, juicy and fine-textured, with a characteristic sweet–tart flavour,...