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Chokecherry 
Prunus virginiana
Characteristics 
• Large shrub or small tree 
• Leaves distinguished from Klamath Plum by 
shape, Obovate to elliptical 
• Serrate margins 
• Dark green or yellow green above, paler below 
• Glands below base of leaf 
• White flowers in long racemes 
• Fruit dark purple, sour
Ecology 
• Found throughout basin and Eastern Oregon 
in variety of habitats 
• Canyons, forests, riparian zones, residential 
areas, roadways 
• Good browse for deer and elk, berries 
provide food for many birds 
• Fruit is used in jelly and wine
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Chokecherry

  • 2. Characteristics • Large shrub or small tree • Leaves distinguished from Klamath Plum by shape, Obovate to elliptical • Serrate margins • Dark green or yellow green above, paler below • Glands below base of leaf • White flowers in long racemes • Fruit dark purple, sour
  • 3. Ecology • Found throughout basin and Eastern Oregon in variety of habitats • Canyons, forests, riparian zones, residential areas, roadways • Good browse for deer and elk, berries provide food for many birds • Fruit is used in jelly and wine