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{{Taxobox
| color = lightgreen
| name = Cherry
| image = Cherries summerland.jpg
| image_width = 250px
| image_caption = Cherries in an orchard in [[Summerland, British Columbia]]
| regnum = [[Plant]]ae
| divisio = [[Flowering plant|Magnoliophyta]]
| classis = [[Magnoliopsida]]
| ordo = [[Rosales]]
| familia = [[Rosaceae]]
| subfamilia = [[Prunoideae]]
| genus = ''[[Prunus]]''
| subgenus = '''''Cerasus'''''
| subdivision_ranks = Species
| subdivision =
Several, including:<br/>
''[[Prunus apetala]]''<br/>
''[[Wild Cherry|Prunus avium]]'' (Wild/Sweet Cherry)<br/>
''[[Prunus campanulata]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus canescens]]''<br/>
''[[Sour Cherry|Prunus cerasus]]'' (Sour Cherry)<br/>
''[[Prunus concinna]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus conradinae]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus dielsiana]]''<br/>
''[[Bitter Cherry|Prunus emarginata]]'' (Bitter Cherry)<br/>
''[[Prunus fruticosa]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus incisa]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus litigiosa]]''<br/>
''[[Saint Lucie Cherry|Prunus mahaleb]]'' (Saint Lucie Cherry)<br/>
''[[Prunus maximowiczii]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus nipponica]]''<br/>
''[[Pin Cherry|Prunus pensylvanica]]'' (Pin Cherry)<br/>
''[[Prunus pilosiuscula]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus rufa]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus sargentii]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus serrula]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus serrulata]]'' (Japanese Cherry)<br/>
''[[Prunus speciosa]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus subhirtella]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus tomentosa]]'' (Nanking Cherry)<br/>
''[[Prunus x yedoensis]]'' (Yoshino Cherry)
}}
{{nutritionalvalue | name=Cherries (sweet, edible parts) | kJ=263 | protein=1.1 g | fat=0.2 g | carbs=16 g | sugars=13 g | fibre=2 g | iron_mg=0.4 | vitC_mg=7 | source_usda=1 | right=1}}
The word '''cherry''' refers to both the [[tree]] and the fleshy [[fruit]] ([[drupe]]) that contains a single stony seed. The cherry belongs to the family [[Rosaceae]], genus ''[[Prunus]]'', along with [[almond]]s, [[peach]]es, [[plum]]s, [[apricot]]s and [[bird cherry (subgenus)|bird cherries]]. The subgenus, ''Cerasus'', is distinguished by having the [[flower]]s in small [[corymb]]s of several together (not singly, nor in [[raceme]]s), and by having a smooth fruit with only a weak groove or none along one side. The subgenus is native to the temperate regions of the [[Northern Hemisphere]], with two species in [[North America]], three in [[Europe]], and the remainder in [[Asia]]. The word "cherry" comes from the [[French language|French]] word "cerise," which comes in turn from the [[Latin]] words ''cerasum'' and ''Cerasus''.
== Background ==
The cherry is generally understood to have been brought to [[Rome]] from [[Armenia]]. <ref>A History of the Vegetable Kingdom - Page 334</ref>
The cherries selected for eating are derived primarily from two species, the [[Wild Cherry]] (''P. avium''), which has given rise to the Sweet Cherry to which most cherry [[cultivar]]s belong, and the [[Sour Cherry]] (''P. cerasus''), used mainly for cooking and [[jam]] making. Both species originate in [[Europe]] and western [[Asia]]; they do not cross-pollinate each other. The other species, although having edible fruit, are not grown extensively for consumption, except in northern regions where the two main species will not grow. Given the high costs of production, from irrigation, sprays and labour costs, in addition to their proneness to damage from rain and hail, the cherry is relatively expensive. Nonetheless, there is high demand for the fruit.
Major commercial cherry orchards in Europe extend from the [[Iberian peninsula]] east to [[Asia Minor]]; they are also grown to a smaller extent north of the [[British Isles]] and southern [[Scandinavia]]. In the [[United States]], most sweet cherries for fresh use are grown in [[California]] and [[Washington]]. Important sweet cherry cultivars include '[[Bing cherry|Bing]]', 'Brooks', 'Tulare', 'King', and '[[Rainier cherry|Rainier]]'. [[Oregon]] and [[Michigan]] provide light-coloured 'Royal Ann' ('Napoleon'; alternately 'Queen Anne') cherries for the [[maraschino cherry]] process. Most sour (also called tart) cherries are grown in four states bordering the [[Great Lakes (North America)|Great Lakes]], in [[Michigan]] (the largest producers of cherries among the states), [[New York]], [[Pennsylvania]], and [[Wisconsin]], however, native and non-native cherries grow well in [[Canada]] ([[Ontario]] and [[British Columbia]]) as well. Sour cherries include Nanking and [[Evans Cherry]]. [[Traverse City, Michigan]] claims to be the "Cherry Capital of the World", hosting a [[National Cherry Festival]] and making the world's largest cherry pie. Likewise in [[Australia]] the [[New South Wales]] town of Young is famous nationwide as the "Cherry Capital of [[Australia]]", and also host The National Cherry Festival which is famous internationally. Popular varieties include the 'Montmorency', 'Morello', 'North Star', 'Early Richmond', 'Titans', 'Lamberts' and the very sweet and highly demanded 'Ron'.
Cherries have a very short fruiting season. In Australia they are usually at their peak around [[Christmas]] time, in southern Europe in June, in America in June, and in the UK in mid July, always in the summer season. Annual world production (as of 2003) of domesticated cherries is about 3 million [[tonne]]s, of which a third are sour cherries. In many parts of North America they are among the first tree fruits ripe; hence the colloquial term "cherry" to mean "new" or "the first", e.g. "in cherry condition".
As well as the fruit, cherries also have attractive [[flower]]s, and they are commonly planted for their flower display in spring; several of the Asian cherries are particularly noted for their flower display. The Japanese ''[[sakura]]'' in particular are a national symbol celebrated in the yearly [[Hanami]] festival. Many flowering cherry cultivars (known as 'ornamental cherries') have the [[stamen]]s and [[pistils]] replaced by additional [[petal]]s ("double" flowers), so are sterile and do not bear fruit. They are grown purely for their flowers and decorative value. The most common of these sterile cherries is the cultivar 'Kanzan'.
Cherry trees provide food for the [[caterpillar]]s of several [[Lepidoptera]]. See [[List of Lepidoptera which feed on Prunus|List of Lepidoptera which feed on ''Prunus'']].
Cherries have been shown to have several health benefits. Cherries contain [[anthocyanin]]s, which is the red pigment in berries. Cherry anthocyanins have been shown to reduce pain and inflammation<ref>''Behav. Brain Res.'' 153(1): 181-188, 12 Aug 2004</ref>. Anthocyanins are also potent antioxidants. Cherries have also been shown to contain high levels of [[melatonin]]<ref>Burkhardt et al., (2002). Detection and Quantification of the Antioxidant Melatonin in Montmorency and Balaton Tart Cherries (Prunus cerasus) [http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf010321+ ''J. Agric. Food Chem.'' 49(10): 4898-4902]</ref>. Research has shown that people who have heart attacks have low melatonin levels <ref>''Endocrine'' 38(3): 145-52, 2005</ref>. Besides being an anti-oxidant, melatonin has also been shown to be important for the function of the immune system. Research also indicates that melatonin suppresses [[COX-2]]. There is considerable interest at present in the use of fresh cherries or cherry juice to treat [[gout]] - a painful inflammatory joint condition. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jointenterprise.co.uk/2007/06/cherry-juice-for-gout-pain.html|title=Cherry Juice treatment of Gout Pain}}</ref>
==References==
<references/>
==See also==
*[[Sour Cherry of Kleparow]]
*[[Acerola]]
*[[Fruit tree forms]]
*[[Fruit tree propagation]]
*[[Fruit tree]]
*[[Marasca cherry]]
*[[Pruning fruit trees]]
*[[Sakura]]
==External links==
*[http://caucasus.wikia.com/wiki/Cherry Cherry at Caucasus Wiki]
*[http://imeleon.com/keywords/1/cherry.html Cherry photos]
<gallery>
Image:Cherries.jpg|Ripe cherries, stacked and on display for sale on a market in [[Barcelona]]
Image:Cerisier3.1s.JPG|Formation of the cherry fruit at beginning of May (France)
Image:Cherry flowers.jpg|White Cherry Flowers
Image:Cherry.jpg|Cherry blossoms
Image:Washington C D.C. Tidal Basin cherry trees.jpg|Washington, D.C. Tidal Basin showing cherry trees in flower
Image:Cherry tree blossoms.jpg|Cherry tree flowers
Image:Cherry tree blossoms.JPG|White Cherry Tree Blossoms
Image:Cherries1.jpg|Cherries (variety Lambert) - watercolor 1894
Image:Cherry closeup.jpeg|Cherries with leaf
Image:YamagataCherries.jpg|[[Yamagata]] cherries
Image:Kirschbluete001.jpg|Cherry tree flowers
Image:442898701_88b12bf42e.jpg|Pink Cherry Tree Blossoms
Image:Cherry_IMG_2655.jpg|Cherry opened.
Image:Prunus avium1.jpg|''Prunus avium'' ripening fruit
</gallery>
{{Commons|Cherry}}
{{wiktionary|cherry}}
{{Template:Cherries}}
[[Category:Cherries| ]]
[[Category:Rosaceae]]
[[Category:Fruit]]
{{redirect|Cherry tree}}
{{Taxobox
| color = lightgreen
| name = Cherry
| image = Cherries summerland.jpg
| image_width = 250px
| image_caption = Cherries in an orchard in [[Summerland, British Columbia]]
| regnum = [[Plant]]ae
| divisio = [[Flowering plant|Magnoliophyta]]
| classis = [[Magnoliopsida]]
| ordo = [[Rosales]]
| familia = [[Rosaceae]]
| subfamilia = [[Prunoideae]]
| genus = ''[[Prunus]]''
| subgenus = '''''Cerasus'''''
| subdivision_ranks = Species
| subdivision =
Several, including:<br/>
''[[Prunus apetala]]''<br/>
''[[Wild Cherry|Prunus avium]]'' (Wild/Sweet Cherry)<br/>
''[[Prunus campanulata]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus canescens]]''<br/>
''[[Sour Cherry|Prunus cerasus]]'' (Sour Cherry)<br/>
''[[Prunus concinna]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus conradinae]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus dielsiana]]''<br/>
''[[Bitter Cherry|Prunus emarginata]]'' (Bitter Cherry)<br/>
''[[Prunus fruticosa]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus incisa]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus litigiosa]]''<br/>
''[[Saint Lucie Cherry|Prunus mahaleb]]'' (Saint Lucie Cherry)<br/>
''[[Prunus maximowiczii]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus nipponica]]''<br/>
''[[Pin Cherry|Prunus pensylvanica]]'' (Pin Cherry)<br/>
''[[Prunus pilosiuscula]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus rufa]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus sargentii]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus serrula]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus serrulata]]'' (Japanese Cherry)<br/>
''[[Prunus speciosa]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus subhirtella]]''<br/>
''[[Prunus tomentosa]]'' (Nanking Cherry)<br/>
''[[Prunus x yedoensis]]'' (Yoshino Cherry)
}}
{{nutritionalvalue | name=Cherries (sweet, edible parts) | kJ=263 | protein=1.1 g | fat=0.2 g | carbs=16 g | sugars=13 g | fibre=2 g | iron_mg=0.4 | vitC_mg=7 | source_usda=1 | right=1}}
The word '''cherry''' refers to both the [[tree]] and the fleshy [[fruit]] ([[drupe]]) that contains a single stony seed. The cherry belongs to the family [[Rosaceae]], genus ''[[Prunus]]'', along with [[almond]]s, [[peach]]es, [[plum]]s, [[apricot]]s and [[bird cherry (subgenus)|bird cherries]]. The subgenus, ''Cerasus'', is distinguished by having the [[flower]]s in small [[corymb]]s of several together (not singly, nor in [[raceme]]s), and by having a smooth fruit with only a weak groove or none along one side. The subgenus is native to the temperate regions of the [[Northern Hemisphere]], with two species in [[North America]], three in [[Europe]], and the remainder in [[Asia]]. The word "cherry" comes from the [[French language|French]] word "cerise," which comes in turn from the [[Latin]] words ''cerasum'' and ''Cerasus''.
== Background ==
The cherry is generally understood to have been brought to [[Rome]] from [[Armenia]]. <ref>A History of the Vegetable Kingdom - Page 334</ref>
The cherries selected for eating are derived primarily from two species, the [[Wild Cherry]] (''P. avium''), which has given rise to the Sweet Cherry to which most cherry [[cultivar]]s belong, and the [[Sour Cherry]] (''P. cerasus''), used mainly for cooking and [[jam]] making. Both species originate in [[Europe]] and western [[Asia]]; they do not cross-pollinate each other. The other species, although having edible fruit, are not grown extensively for consumption, except in northern regions where the two main species will not grow. Given the high costs of production, from irrigation, sprays and labour costs, in addition to their proneness to damage from rain and hail, the cherry is relatively expensive. Nonetheless, there is high demand for the fruit.
Major commercial cherry orchards in Europe extend from the [[Iberian peninsula]] east to [[Asia Minor]]; they are also grown to a smaller extent north of the [[British Isles]] and southern [[Scandinavia]]. In the [[United States]], most sweet cherries for fresh use are grown in [[California]] and [[Washington]]. Important sweet cherry cultivars include '[[Bing cherry|Bing]]', 'Brooks', 'Tulare', 'King', and '[[Rainier cherry|Rainier]]'. [[Oregon]] and [[Michigan]] provide light-coloured 'Royal Ann' ('Napoleon'; alternately 'Queen Anne') cherries for the [[maraschino cherry]] process. Most sour (also called tart) cherries are grown in four states bordering the [[Great Lakes (North America)|Great Lakes]], in [[Michigan]] (the largest producers of cherries among the states), [[New York]], [[Pennsylvania]], and [[Wisconsin]], however, native and non-native cherries grow well in [[Canada]] ([[Ontario]] and [[British Columbia]]) as well. Sour cherries include Nanking and [[Evans Cherry]]. [[Traverse City, Michigan]] claims to be the "Cherry Capital of the World", hosting a [[National Cherry Festival]] and making the world's largest cherry pie. Likewise in [[Australia]] the [[New South Wales]] town of Young is famous nationwide as the "Cherry Capital of [[Australia]]", and also host The National Cherry Festival which is famous internationally. Popular varieties include the 'Montmorency', 'Morello', 'North Star', 'Early Richmond', 'Titans', 'Lamberts' and the very sweet and highly demanded 'Ron'.
Cherries have a very short fruiting season. In Australia they are usually at their peak around [[Christmas]] time, in southern Europe in June, in America in June, and in the UK in mid July, always in the summer season. Annual world production (as of 2003) of domesticated cherries is about 3 million [[tonne]]s, of which a third are sour cherries. In many parts of North America they are among the first tree fruits ripe; hence the colloquial term "cherry" to mean "new" or "the first", e.g. "in cherry condition".
As well as the fruit, cherries also have attractive [[flower]]s, and they are commonly planted for their flower display in spring; several of the Asian cherries are particularly noted for their flower display. The Japanese ''[[sakura]]'' in particular are a national symbol celebrated in the yearly [[Hanami]] festival. Many flowering cherry cultivars (known as 'ornamental cherries') have the [[stamen]]s and [[pistils]] replaced by additional [[petal]]s ("double" flowers), so are sterile and do not bear fruit. They are grown purely for their flowers and decorative value. The most common of these sterile cherries is the cultivar 'Kanzan'.
Cherry trees provide food for the [[caterpillar]]s of several [[Lepidoptera]]. See [[List of Lepidoptera which feed on Prunus|List of Lepidoptera which feed on ''Prunus'']].
Cherries have been shown to have several health benefits. Cherries contain [[anthocyanin]]s, which is the red pigment in berries. Cherry anthocyanins have been shown to reduce pain and inflammation<ref>''Behav. Brain Res.'' 153(1): 181-188, 12 Aug 2004</ref>. Anthocyanins are also potent antioxidants. Cherries have also been shown to contain high levels of [[melatonin]]<ref>Burkhardt et al., (2002). Detection and Quantification of the Antioxidant Melatonin in Montmorency and Balaton Tart Cherries (Prunus cerasus) [http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf010321+ ''J. Agric. Food Chem.'' 49(10): 4898-4902]</ref>. Research has shown that people who have heart attacks have low melatonin levels <ref>''Endocrine'' 38(3): 145-52, 2005</ref>. Besides being an anti-oxidant, melatonin has also been shown to be important for the function of the immune system. Research also indicates that melatonin suppresses [[COX-2]]. There is considerable interest at present in the use of fresh cherries or cherry juice to treat [[gout]] - a painful inflammatory joint condition. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jointenterprise.co.uk/2007/06/cherry-juice-for-gout-pain.html|title=Cherry Juice treatment of Gout Pain}}</ref>
==References==
<references/>
==See also==
*[[Sour Cherry of Kleparow]]
*[[Acerola]]
*[[Fruit tree forms]]
*[[Fruit tree propagation]]
*[[Fruit tree]]
*[[Marasca cherry]]
*[[Pruning fruit trees]]
*[[Sakura]]
==External links==
*[http://caucasus.wikia.com/wiki/Cherry Cherry at Caucasus Wiki]
*[http://imeleon.com/keywords/1/cherry.html Cherry photos]
<gallery>
Image:Cherries.jpg|Ripe cherries, stacked and on display for sale on a market in [[Barcelona]]
Image:Cerisier3.1s.JPG|Formation of the cherry fruit at beginning of May (France)
Image:Cherry flowers.jpg|White Cherry Flowers
Image:Cherry.jpg|Cherry blossoms
Image:Washington C D.C. Tidal Basin cherry trees.jpg|Washington, D.C. Tidal Basin showing cherry trees in flower
Image:Cherry tree blossoms.jpg|Cherry tree flowers
Image:Cherry tree blossoms.JPG|White Cherry Tree Blossoms
Image:Cherries1.jpg|Cherries (variety Lambert) - watercolor 1894
Image:Cherry closeup.jpeg|Cherries with leaf
Image:YamagataCherries.jpg|[[Yamagata]] cherries
Image:Kirschbluete001.jpg|Cherry tree flowers
Image:442898701_88b12bf42e.jpg|Pink Cherry Tree Blossoms
Image:Cherry_IMG_2655.jpg|Cherry opened.
Image:Prunus avium1.jpg|''Prunus avium'' ripening fruit
</gallery>
{{Commons|Cherry}}
{{wiktionary|cherry}}
{{Template:Cherries}}
[[Category:Cherries| ]]
[[Category:Rosaceae]]
[[Category:Fruit]]
