Prunus cerasus L.

Locations ofPrunus cerasus L. in Virginia

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Family
Rosaceae
Botanical Name
Prunus cerasus L.
Common Name
Sour Cherry
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Prunus cerasus L.
Comments
Apparently this species has been much confused with Prunus avium, and herbarium specimens need critical evaluation.
Habitat
Frequently cultivated and occasionally escaped to old fields, fencerows, and roadsides. Infrequent to rare throughout. Native of Eurasia.
Native Status
Introduced

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