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Old 09-10-2009, 08:41 AM
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Re: Are these Damson berrys?

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Originally Posted by fishhead View Post
Hi, found these today and was wondering if they are Damsons. The flesh is green and has a pip.
I think all one can say is that it is an 'old type' plum - botanically it is as others have already identified Prunus domestica subsp. insititia, - whether it deserves the name Bullace or damson probably depends upon which part of the Country you're from and which authors you choose to consult.

The only thing that looks notable from the picture is the leaf size/shape which is perhaps a little more elongated than would be typical of modern damsons.

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