Latin name: Prunus virginiana L. var. demissa (Nutt.) Torrey Pronunciation: PROO-nus vir-jin-ee-AY-na deh-MIS-sa Common name: Western chokecherry Family: Rosaceae (Rose) Habitat: Rocky slopes, canyons, shrublands, moist places in woods, coniferous forest to 8500' Blooming period: May to June Name derivations: 1) Prunus 2) virginiana 3) demissa |
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