The plum (Prunus domestica) is one of the oldest cultivated fruits of the Rosaceae family. It is believed to have originated in the Caucasus, Anatolia, and the Caspian Sea region. Archaeological evidence indicates that plum cultivation dates back thousands of years. Spread from Anatolia to Europe in ancient times, plums held a prominent place in European gardens throughout the Middle Ages, with their diverse species and varieties. Today, they are widely cultivated in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.