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Sand Cherry

Prunus pumila

Photo by EmilyUmbarger
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Small shrubs found on Sleeping Bear dunes shoreline beach. Has a small nut/fruit on the bush, green turning brown. About 1.5-2ft tall.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
JDP
Probably western sand cherry (Prunus besseyi).
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PublishedJuly 20, 2013

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