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Sour cherry
Cerasus fruticosa

Family: Rosaceae


What it is like

A low shrub. It grows 1 m tall. It develops root suckers. The fruit are 8-10 mm across. They are dark red.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It can tolerate drought.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central Asia, Europe, Kazakhstan, Russia, Siberia


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh and also used for drinks.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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