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| Himalayan bird cherry |
Synonyms: Padus cornuta
Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Prunus cornuta, the Himalayan bird cherry, is a species of
bird cherry native to the foothills of the Himalayas,
including China and the countries of the
Indian subcontinent.
A medium-sized tree, it can reach
18 m. It is used for a rootstock for
sweet cherries in Kashmir.
Although no specific mention has been seen
for this species, all members of the genus contain
amygdalin and prunasin, substances which break
down in water to form hydrocyanic acid (cyanide or prussic acid). In small amounts this exceedingly poisonous compound stimulates respiration, improves digestion and gives
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