Nectarine: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Prunus persica

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Two whole nectarines and one nectarine half with the pit exposed rest on a wooden surface.

Cluster of ripe nectarines (Prunus persica) with smooth red and yellow skin growing on a tree among green leaves.

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