Prunus virginiana var. demissawestern chokecherry. Most people find the cherries tart. One source recommends mixing the fruit with apples for a tasty jam. Branches were fashioned into bows by many Native American groups. Birds love the fruit. Photographed at the University of California Botanical Garden.
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Reno Quadrangle, Nevada. Sheepherder's dairy camp near Peavine Peak. Shrub on right is Prunus virginiana (=Prunus demissa)., T 20 N R 18 E Sec 13, Elevation 6500 Quad name: Reno. Quad number: N-60. Reference to map: 5.