Species of tree
Prunus occidentalis is a plant in the family Rosaceae of the order Rosales.[3][4]
Common names
Its Spanish common names include almendrón.[5] Its English common name is the western cherry laurel.[6]
Distribution and habitat
The plant can be found in the Caribbean, Central America and northern South America.[5] It is commonly found in Puerto Rico[6] and particularly in the Toro Negro State Forest. It has been introduced to Trinidad and Tobago.[7][8]
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