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: : of Canada See Also:   •   Great Americans: Serviceberry (Shadbush), from The Monday Garden, by Sue Sweeney Photographs: 4 photographs available, of which 2 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page

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