Prunus spinosissima

Prunus spinosissima, the thorny almond, (bodomcha) is a species of wild almond native to dry areas of Central Asia, Afghanistan, and Iran, preferring to grow at 400-1500m above sea level. It is morphologically similar to Prunus erioclada, P. lycioides, P. eburnea and P. brahuica.

Description
Prunus spinosissima is a shrub reaching 2m. The bark is brownish-red, turning ash grey with age. The flowers are pink.