Prunus serotina


Scientific Name:Prunus serotina
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Family:Rosaceae
Common Name:Wild Black Cherry
Authority: Ehrh.
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C Value:1
Wetness:FACU
# of Species in  
Genus in Illinois:
19
Duration:Perennial
Reproduction:Monoecious
Flower Type:Perfect
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Flower Color:White
Growth Habit:Forb, Succulent
Leaf Arrangement:Alternate
Leaf Type:Simple
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Leaf Toothing:toothed
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Distribution:BONAP Distribution Map
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ID Tips:look for a raceme of white flowers or red/black berries
Gee Whiz:The pea-size black drupes, which develop from the elongated racemes of wild black cherry flowers, can be a bit bitter eaten fresh off the tree, yet birds and other wildlife don’t seem to mind.
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More Info:Illinois Wildflowers Search