No, but they are in the same genus as the almond (prunus) which are distinguished by the corrugated pit. If you break apart the Nectarine pit there is an inner seed that looks just like an almond only smaller.
The Almond is not a fruit, it is a nut, the seed of an Almond tree.
No, each flower on an almond tree produces about 2 almonds each. So pretty close to the #1, but produces 1 more almond each.
It is confusing because it is referred to both as a seed and nut.For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.
An almond is technically a seed, as it is the edible part of the fruit of the almond tree (Prunus dulcis). The almond fruit is classified as a drupe, which has an outer fleshy part surrounding a hard shell that contains the actual seed. In culinary terms, almonds are often referred to as nuts, but botanically, they are seeds of the fruit.
Almond is obtained from the hard-shelled fruit of the tree.
An almond tree is a tree which bears the almond, Latin name Prunus dulcis, or the Indian almond, Terminalia catappa.
Yes it is.
Yes, almond tree leaves are considered toxic to horses if consumed in large quantities due to the presence of cyanide-producing compounds. It's important to prevent horses from grazing near almond trees or consuming their leaves to avoid potential poisoning. If you suspect your horse has ingested almond tree leaves, contact a veterinarian immediately.
It is either a tree or almond flavoured gum
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An almond is a variety of tree nut, or the deciduous tree, Latin name Prunus dulcis, on which it grows.The almond can refer to a variety of other similar trees which produce almond-like nuts.
Almond extract is derived from the oil of bitter almonds, which are the seeds of the almond tree.