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PeachesPeach Peach Type of fruit tree, or its fruit This article is about the tree and its fruit. For other uses, see Peach (disambiguation) and Peaches (disambiguation). The peach (Prunus persica) is a deciduous tree that bears edible juicy fruits with various characteristics. Most are simply called peaches, while the glossy-skinned, non-fuzzy varieties are called nectarines. Though from the same species, they are regarded commercially as different fruits. Quick facts Scientific classification, Binomial name ... Peach Peach flower, fruit, seed and leaves as illustrated by Walter Müller[1] 'Autumn Red' peach, freestone cultivar in cross section Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Tracheophytes Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Eudicots Clade: Rosids Order: Rosales Family: Rosaceae Genus: Prunus Species: P. persica Binomial name Prunus persica… (Source: Wikipedia)
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