Prunus laurocerasus

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Prunus laurocerasus is a widely cultivated ornamental plant, used for planting in gardens and parks in temperate regions worldwide.

The seed of the fruit may cause severe discomfort to humans if ingested.

Similar plants:

• Prunus armeniaca, Amygdalus armeniaca (Apricot)
• Prunus avium (Wild Cherry, Sweet Cherry)
• Prunus campanulata (Taiwan Cherry, Formosan Cherry)
• Prunus cerasifera, Prunus divaricata (Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum, St. Lukes Flowering Plum)
• Prunus cerasoides (Himalayan flowering cherry)
• Prunus dulcis, Prunus amygdalus, Amygdalus communis (Almond)
• Prunus glandulosa, Prunus japonica, Cerasus glandulosa (Chinese Bush Cherry, Chinese Plum, Korean Cherry, Dwarf Flowering Almond)
• Prunus ilicifolia (Hollyleaf Cherry, Evergreen Cherry)
• Prunus persica var. nectarina (Nectarine)
• Prunus persica, Amygdalus persica (Peach)