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Peach

The peach is a deciduous tree that bears edible juicy fruits with various characteristics. Most are simply called peaches, while the glossy-skinned, non-fuzzy varieties are called nectarines. Though from the same species, they are regarded commercially as different fruits.

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Taxonomy

Scientific: Prunus persica
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Prunus
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Rosales
Habit: tree