Armeniaca

It was known in Armenia during ancient times, and has been cultivated there for so long that it is often thought to have originated there. citation Its scientific name Prunus armeniaca (Armenian plum) derives from that assumption.

With this classification, the genus Prunus is considered to include Armeniaca, Cerasus, Amygdalus, Padus, Laurocerasus, Pygeum, and Maddenia.