1. Seacoast shrub of northeastern North America having showy white blossoms and edible purple fruit
   "Beach plums grew wild along the dunes"; "beach plum bushes grew wild along the dunes";
   - beach plum bush, Prunus maritima
    
2. Small dark purple fruit used especially in jams and pies
   "The beach plum jelly was a local speciality"

Derived forms: beach plums

Type of: plum, wild plum, wild plum tree

Encyclopedia: Beach plum