plumcot
noun[C]
uk/ˈplʌm.kɒt/us/ˈplʌm.kɑːt/afruitthat is ahybrid(= amixtureof two differenttypesofplantoranimal)of aplumand anapricot, andtastesmore like aplum:
李杏(一种李和杏杂交的树及其果实)Plumcotstendtoresembleplumsmore thanapricotsand are usuallysweeterthantraditionalplums.李杏长得往往更像李子,而没有那么像杏子,而且通常比传统的李子更甜。
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- More than acenturyago,horticulturalistLuther Burbankbredthe plumcot with a 50-50plumandapricotsplit.
- This is aheartyplumcot withrichflavoursperfectfor thetransitionfromsummertofall.
- Plumcots, pluots and apriums can beeatenrawor put intotarts,piesandcrisps.
- Plumcots are one of the mostflavourfulandexcitingfruits- they come in awidearrayofcolours,texturesandflavours.
Types of fruit
- ackee
- alligator pear
- amla
- angelica
- açaí
- cooker
- cooking apple
- copra
- crab apple
- cranberry
- kumquat
- lingonberry
- litchi
- loganberry
- longan
- prickly pear
- prune
- pumpkin
- quince
- raisin