Chokecherry
(Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red')
Kingdom Plantae – Plants
Subkingdom Tracheobionta – Vascular plants Superdivision Spermatophyta – Seed plants Division Magnoliophyta – Flowering plants Class Magnoliopsida – Dicotyledons Subclass Rosidae Order Rosales Family Rosaceae – Rose family Genus Prunus L. – plum Species Prunus virginiana L. – chokecherry Native to North America
prunus (L) = "plum tree" virginiana (L) = "of Virginia" Salt spray tolerance moderate Soil salt tolerance moderate |
CAUTION: PARTS OF THIS PLANT CAN BE POISONOUS
Leaves, stems, and seeds contain hydrocyanic acid Wilted leaves toxic to animals with segmented stomachs (horses, cattle, deer, moose, etc.) |
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