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Swamp Serviceberry
Amelanchier canadensis

Swamp Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) Other common names: Purple Serviceberry, Swamp Juneberry, Swamp Shadbush

Other scientific names: Amelanchier intermedia

French names: Amélanchier intermédiaire

Family: Rose Family (Rosaceae)

Group: Serviceberries

Distinctive features: Shrub

Similar species:
  •   Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana)

  •   Serviceberries


Flowers: Spring;  White;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Toothed

Habitat: Forests, Fields and Open Areas

Edible: Fruits edible, juicy.

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 314   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: canadensis: of Canada


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Swamp Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) fruit

Swamp Serviceberry fruit.

Swamp Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) fruit