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