UNBC & Aleza Lake Research Forest
Plant Systems Database


Prunus virginiana    ( Choke cherry )

Family: ROSACEAE


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Prunus virginiana-spring image-flower.jpg
Depiction: Flowers radiate and polypetalous; petals 5, white and slightly less rounded, sepals 5 and green; stamens 20 with long white filaments and dark anthers; ovary 1. Flower diameter 2cm.

Photograph Date: May 11th, 2005

Photographer: Allan Carson




Available images of Prunus virginiana:


Prunus virginiana general description

Prunus virginiana spring image-developing inflorescence

>Prunus virginiana spring image-flower<

Prunus virginiana spring image-inflorescence

Prunus virginiana spring image-leaves

Prunus virginiana spring image-young bark