Description
The fruit of the plum tree, which has white flowers that appear before the leaves

Grown in China for more than 3,000 years, the plum is a drupe since its flesh adheres to an ovoid stone. Its pulp is soft, sweet and juicy. The purple or violet plum has an edible skin, almost black, with a covering of bloom. This is the famous damson plum, brought home by the crusaders. But in the plum family there are also...