Sand cherry, Eastern sandcherry
Prunus pumila var. depressa
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A spreading shrub. The leaves are narrowly oval and have teeth along the edge. It loses its leaves during the year. The flowers are in clusters and are white. The fruit are black.
There are about 200 Prunus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit