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Sand Cherry
(Prunus pumila)

Other common names: Dwarf Cherry

French names: Cerisier de Bessey

Family: Rose Family (Rosaceae)

Group: Cherries

Distinctive features: Sub-Shrub

Flowers: Spring, Summer;  White;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Alternate, Simple

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Books: Shrubs of Ontario: 209    Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 312   

Native/Non-native: Native

Notes: A prostrate low sub-shrub. There are several varieties, difficult to tell apart.

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: : dwarf

For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

Photographs: 140 photographs available, of which 1 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page
  

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Sand Cherry (Prunus pumila)
Photograph by Graham Buck
  

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Range map for Sand Cherry (Prunus pumila)

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