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chokecherry: see cherry cherry, name for several species of trees or shrubs of the genus Prunus (a few are sometimes classed as Padus) of the family Rosaceae (rose family) and for their fruits.
..... Click the link for more information. . chokecherryOne of several varieties of shrub or small tree (Prunus virginiana) of the rose family, native to North America. Though it is aptly named for the astringent, acidic taste of its reddish cherries, its fruit may be made into jelly and preserves. The stones and wilted foliage are poisonous. The trees often form dense thickets on moist soils. They are frequently attacked and defoliated by eastern tent caterpillars. Foul-scented white flowers are produced in hanging spikes, and the slender brown twigs also have an unpleasant odour and a bitter taste. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Dogwood, viburnum, chokecherry and serviceberry are particularly important browse species in the plains states. He (and it is always a he which is a topic I wish I had ten more pages to talk about) will always find something to beat up, crush, strip, power wash, grind or saw on his property, even if it is merely an errant branch off the chokecherry bush. It includes a recipe for Chokecherry or Whiskey Cherry Wine and one for Cherry Wine Holland Style and one for Cherry Wine French Style. |
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