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Amelanchier ovalis

Photo by Meik Meißner
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Field Notes

Description:

Belongs to the family of Rosaceae. The berries are edible and have a sweet taste. However, leaves, bark and pits of the berries contain cyanogenic glycosides, which can cause gastrointestinal disorders (bellyache).

Habitat:

Sunny and dry mountain ranges, prefers limestone. Also found in open oak and pine forests. In the alps it can be found until altitudes of 2000 meters a.s.l.

Notes:

Found this on our university campus.

Reference Links:

Amelanchier ovalis Medik.

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