642001 Prunus padus L.
- L., Sp. Pl.: 473 (1753). Lectotype (BM): Europe. Herb. Clifford: 185, Padus 1 (Jonsell and Jarvis 2002: 76). - Padus avium Mill., Gard. Dict., ed. 8: Padus no. 1 (1768). Nomen novum for Prunus padus.
Geography: European - Asian.
Notes: The two taxa proposed as races of Prunus padus in northern Europe intergrade to a significant degree, at least in Fennoscandia. Very many specimens show transitional traits and are difficult to assign.
Higher Taxa
- Prunus [6420,genus]