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[Douglas Woodard <dwoodard@becon.org>]

Mirabelle is not the name of a cultivar, but of a class of cultivars; 
small round plums of the species Prunus insititia. I have the impression 
that the name is usually applied to plums suitable for eating fresh 
although they are usually also good for preserving or processing. I 
stand to be corrected on this point.

Note that damsons, usually used for preserves; jam etc.; are also Prunus 
insititia. I have the impression that their fresh flavour is usually a 
little too harsh for most people.

Doug Woodard
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada


Roy Johnson wrote:
> I think Mirabelle has some violet colors as well, while this one is a 
> pure yellow gold color.