The Almond (Prunus dulcis, syn. Prunus amygdalus Batsch., Amygdalus communis L., Amygdalus dulcis Mill.) is a species of tree native to the Middle East. Almond is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated nut of this tree. Within the genus Prunus, it is classified in the subgenus Amygdalus, distinguished from the other subgenera by the corrugated shell (endocarp) surrounding the seed.
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Almond
Organism Classification
Higher classification:
Food & Drink
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Energy per 100g:
- 2,408 kJ (15030000000000000000 MeV )
USDA Equivalent:
- 12061
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