Common Name: Nectarine
Botanical Name: Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Nectarines, botanically known as Prunus persica var. nucipersica, are similar to peaches but have smooth skin. They are cultivated worldwide primarily for their sweet and juicy fruits.
Medicinally, nectarines offer similar health benefits to peaches, including high levels of antioxidants and vitamins that support skin health and reduce inflammation.
In beauty, nectarine extracts are sometimes used in cosmetics for their hydrating and anti-aging properties.
An interesting fact about nectarines is that they are not a cross between peaches and plums, as commonly thought, but rather a genetic variant of peaches that naturally produces smooth-skinned fruits.
