The Damson or damson Plum(Prunus domestica subsp insititia, or sometimes Prunus institute) is an edible drupaceous fruits a subspecies of the plum tree. Sometimes called the Damsak plum, damsons preparation of James and jellies. The plum spirit slivovitz is made from fermented damson fruit. The term "damsons" is often used to described red wines with rich yet acidic plummy flavours.
History:
The name damson derivers from the Latin prunum damasceum," plum of Damascus". Damsons were first cultivated in antiquity in the area around the ancient city of Damascus, capital of modern-day Syria, and were introduced into England by the romans Remnants of damsons are often found during archaeological digs of ancient Roman camps across England, and ancient writings describe the use of damson skins in the manufacture of purple dye. Prugne damaschine figure in the long list of comestibles enjoyed by the Milanese given by Bonvesin de la Riva in his "Marvels of Milan" (1288).
The damson was introduced into the Americans colonies by English setters before the Americans Revolution and are regarded are thriving better in the eastern United States than others European plum varieties.
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