Badam Tree (Prunus dulcis), commonly known as the almond tree:
- Taxonomy:
- Kingdom:
Plantae
- Clade:
Angiosperms
- Clade:
Eudicots
- Order:
Rosales
- Family:
Rosaceae
- Genus:
Prunus
- Species:
Prunus dulcis
Taxonomically,
the Badam Tree belongs to the family Rosaceae, which includes many economically
important fruit trees. Within the Rosaceae family, it is classified under the
genus Prunus, along with other fruit-bearing trees such as cherries, peaches,
and plums.
- Morphology:
- The
Badam Tree is a deciduous tree that typically grows to a height of 4-10
meters.
- It has a spreading canopy with branches that are initially green and smooth but become gray and rough with age.