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Prunus spinosa
Probably blackthorn, since only the flowers could be seen, no leaves and no fruits. It is a small thorny shrub, almost a small tree. It is early spring and it is the first one with flowers. The bark is very dark and the fruit (sloe) is dark-bluish. The fruits are used in the north of Spain to make Pacharán, a very nice liqueur.
Spotted at an open oak forest. Reserva de la Biosfera del Real Sitio de San Ildefonso-El Espinar.
Camera Model: NIKON D500. Exposure Time: 1/1600 sec.; f/11; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. No flash fired. DSC_0418, 0416, 0421.
Spotted on Apr 22, 2018
Submitted on May 11, 2018
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