beach plum
US /ˈbiːtʃ ˌplʌm/
UK /ˈbiːtʃ ˌplʌm/
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a small, edible, tart fruit that grows on a shrub native to the eastern coast of North America, often used for jams and jellies
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We gathered beach plums along the dunes for making preserves.
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The tartness of the beach plum makes it ideal for jellies.
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a deciduous shrub (Prunus maritima) that grows along the Atlantic coast of North America, producing small, tart, edible fruits
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The beach plum thrives in sandy, coastal environments.
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Many coastal areas are working to preserve the native beach plum.