Wild Plum -

Can be confused with Canada plum or Beach plum, but P. americana has distinct, sharp-toothed leaves and very thorny twigs. 2. Foraging & Harvesting

Sunny, moist areas like forest edges, stream banks, and abandoned pastures. wild plum

Small, bushy tree or shrub, usually 6–20 feet tall, often forming dense, thorny clonal thickets. Can be confused with Canada plum or Beach plum, but P

Alternate, simple, ovate, 2½–4 inches long, with sharp, serrated (toothed) margins and a long, narrow tip. but P. americana has distinct

This guide covers the identification, foraging, and utilization of the ( Prunus americana ), a versatile native fruit often found in thickets across North America. 1. Identification Guide (Prunus americana)

Dark brown to gray, becoming scaly with horizontal, raised, light-colored pores (lenticels) on younger branches.