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Amelanchier parviflora

Family: Rosaceae


What it is like

A shrub to 2 m high.

There are about 25-30 Amelanchier species.


Where it is found

It is a temperate and Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Turkey, Türkiye


How it is used for food

The fruit can be eaten raw or cooked.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown

It can be grown from seed, layering or suckers. Unless fresh seed are used, seed can take 18 months to germinate and layers can take 18 months to form roots.


Its other names

Local names

Karagoz

Synonyms