Prunus persica, meaning 'Red Haven,' is native to East Asia, specifically Prusia (modern-day Iran) and was brought to America in the 1500s by Spanish monks. It is a fickle tree, yet popular and yields sweet peaches that are great for canning, baking, and eating fresh! Wikipedia
You can help scientists understand how climate change is impacting this species by using the phenophase guide below to observe its lifecycle in Nature's Notebook.
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