Prunas virginiana, June 1, 2020
Common & scientific name
Chokecherry, Prunas virginiana
Family
Rose, Rosaceae
Location
Weller curve, 9,000’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Often seen in the same vicinity as Serviceberries, Chokecherry shrubs produce a heady aroma loved by some, abhorrent to others. They also play host to tent caterpillars, and are an important food source for birds, bears, and other wildlife.