Greengage
| Greengage | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Prunus |
| Species: | |
| Subspecies: | P. d. subsp. italica |
| Trinomial name | |
| Prunus domestica subsp. italica (Borkh.) Gams ex Hegi | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Prunus italica Borkh. | |
The greengages are a group of cultivars of the common Middle Eastern plum. Greengages are grown in temperate areas and are known for the rich, confectionery flavour. They are considered to be among the finest dessert plums though they are also consumed unripe when they are pleasantly tart, hard and crunchy.