The species is distinct from P. domestica in leaves glabrous beneath, narrower, fruit larger up to 7 cm in diam with rugose endocarp (leaves pubescent beneath, broader, fruit up to 3 cm across, endocarp smooth, scabrous or pitted).
Santa Rosa cultivar has purplish red fruits with aromatic red flesh.
Photographed from Fremont, 11-6-21.
Dr. Gurcharan Singh
Retired Associate Professor
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
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