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
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