Chokecherry Prunus virginiana

Other common names: Choke Cherry, Eastern Chokecherry, Red Choke Cherry, Red Chokecherry Family: Rose Family (Rosaceae) Group: Cherries Distinctive features: Shrub Similar species:   •   Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) - a tree.   •   Pin Cherry (Prunus pensylvanica) - a tree. Flowers: Spring;  White;  5 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Toothed;  Alternate, simple. Height: 8 m (26 ft) Fruit/Seeds: Black fruit. Habitat: Fields and Open Areas;  Open areas. Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun Uses: Edible fruits, although they are VERY tart! Edible: Edible but extremely tart, hence the name! Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 314    Trees in Canada: 382    Shrubs of Ontario: 211    Native/Non-native: Native Status: Common. Notes: The fruits are edible, although very sour - hence the shrub's name. Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: virginiana: of Virginia, Virginian For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs: 121 photographs available, of which 3 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page

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