Molecular and morphological data reveal hybrid origin of wild <i>Prunus yedoensis</i> (Rosaceae) from Jeju Island, Korea: Implications for the origin of the flowering cherry

Abstract

Bidirectional and multiple hybridization events were responsible for the origin of wild P. yedoensis. Extensive gene flow was documented in this study, suggesting an important role of reticulate evolution in subgenus Cerasus.