Which Family Does Plum Belong To?
 

However, that's about where the similarities between plums and apricots, cherries, and nectarines end. Of fact, compared to the other stone fruits in its genus, plums offer a significantly wider range of flavors.
Plums come in a variety of sizes and colors, including purple, yellow, orange, and red. They can also be huge or small. Plums were first cultivated in China tens of thousands of years ago.
They were subsequently transported from there to Japan, the US, and some regions of Europe. Today, there are more than 2,000 different varieties of plums growing all over the world.
 

Health Benefits Of Plum
 

• The vitamin C in plums benefits your body's ability to heal, develop muscle, constrict blood vessels, and protect your eyes.
   
• The reddish-blue pigment found in plums called anthocyanins has anti-free radical properties. Your body is hence more equipped to
       ward off cancer and cell deterioration.
   
• For people who are trying to lose weight or reduce their calorie intake, plums can be the perfect fruit.
   
• Because prunes are made from dried plums, which are rich in dietary fiber, they are widely known for their ability to relieve constipation.