Plums · USDA pomological watercolour
Damson Plum
The Damson is an ancient small European plum, deep blue-purple with a heavy bloom and tart, astringent flesh. Rarely eaten fresh, it has long been valued for cooking, preserves and the making of plum jam and damson cheese.
| Cultivar | Damson |
|---|---|
| Species | Prunus domestica |
| Common fruit | Plum |
| Painted | 1875 |
| Artist(s) | Steadman, Royal Charles b. |
| Specimen origin | United States |
| Collection | USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection |
| Plates | 1 |
Public domain via the U.S. National Agricultural Library. Plate id: POM00000860.
