almond

Prunus amygdalus

Member of plums, cherries, and allies (genus Prunus)
rose family (family Rosaceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
pale purple, pink in flowering plants

1–2 flowers per cluster
ovary/fruit velvety
petals pink to nearly white
leaf blade 25–100 mm
petiole 10–25 mm
rare

Toxicity:
in general for bitter almond (Prunus dulcis):

4 – Ingestion of these plants, especially in large amounts, is expected to cause serious effects to the heart, liver, kidneys or brain. If ingested in any amount, call the poison center immediately.

chewed seeds of ornamental cherry, ornamental plum (Prunus spp.):

Chris’s observations: 2 (1 is research grade)

Locations:

Stevens Creek CP: 2

Months:

Feb.: 1
Mar.: 1

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Not all sites agree about the scientific name:

Prunus amygdalus → iNaturalist
Prunus dulcis → Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora