Plums and Plums?

[neotoma]

What is the possible difference between "purple plums" and "plums"? I have a recipe that calls for both, and for the life of me I can't imagine what the difference is.

Comments

[nugatorytm.livejournal.com]

I believe the difference between purple plums and regular plums is the color of the flesh inside. Normal plums have yellow flesh, while purple plums have dark purplish-red flesh under the skin. I have no idea of the names of the different types of plums, however. I'd ask your green grocer, or try a farmer's market.

[neotoma.livejournal.com]

If they wanted red-fleshed plums, they could have said. :P