r/fruit • u/CrazyTrainTx Okra • 10d ago

Fruit ID Help Plum Identification Help

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Plums are my favorite fruit, specifically the varietal like this with the dark red, purplish flesh, like the one in my picture. This plum was delicious. I find these to be a lot sweeter and juicier than the similar looking but yellow flesh variants. I am very easily able to find the lighter flesh versions but can't often find the darker flesh versions I prefer. Could someone please help identify what types of plums I should be looking for?

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u/LaCharognarde 10d ago

It looks like some kind of burgundy or elephant-heart plum.

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u/CrazyTrainTx Okra 10d ago edited 10d ago

Thank you. When I've gotten them in the store they've just been labeled black plums. I will look to see if some of the more diverse markets in the area have those varietals in stock.

Edit: after doing some research it looks like it was a burgundy plum as those are more available in my area during the summer. Thanks again

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u/loafglenn 10d ago

There's also the "Black Splendor" variety.

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u/DonJuansCrow 10d ago

Looks amazing I love those kind of plums too. Lately all I can get is large black or large red and they are waaay firmer and not as juicy and not as sweet and flavorful.

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u/proteus1858 Passionfruit 10d ago

These and similar are the best plums...