then defecate the seeds away from the source plant. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Toxicity The leaves of Prunus lusitanica contain cyanide and will release this into the environment if burnt or if crushed. The fruit is somewhat edible if fully ripe, but if it is bitter, it is toxic and should not be eaten. References External links lusitanica Flora of France Flora of Spain Flora of Portugal Flora of Morocco Flora of Macaronesia Flora of the Azores Flora of the Canary Islands Flora of Madeira Garden plants of Africa Garden plants of Europe Drought-tolerant plants Plants described in 1753 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus Taxobox binomials not recognized by IUCN Flora of the Mediterranean Basin