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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


How it is grown


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