Creek plum, Hog plum, River plum Rosaceae (Rose Family)
USDA Symbol:PRRI USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
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Specimen & Label Data
Prunus rivularis
Creek Plum
Rosaceae
Location: N side of Canyon Lake, S of Hwy 306 on N slope above road cut.
Latitude: 0.000000
Habitat: Sunny slope near ditch. Local vegetation lush.
Description: Shrubby, 8' tree. Flowers white, 1/4 to 1/2" wide. Sweet fragrance. Fruit a purple-red plum 3/4 to 1" long.
County: Comal
Collector: Mary Beth White
Collection Date: Mar. 28, 1992
Specimen number: 6