Black chokeberry

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Aronia melanocarpa
BLACK CHOKEBERRY
Rosaceae
E. North America

Location: map coordinates R-2 (on Loop Road, at entrance to old barn), N 39°11'8'' W 75°32'50''

Planting history: presently unknown.

Description:
  • deciduous shrub
  • etymology: Aronia from Greek name aria for Sorbus aria; melanocarpa = black/dark fruit
  • leaves simple, toothed (serrate), alternate; with slender glands on midvein on upper surface
  • flowers small, white, in compound clusters
  • fruit black, astringent; used in jams, juice etc.; rich in antioxidant anthocyanins
Native species in Delaware, State Rank SH (historically known in Delaware, but not seen in >20 years)
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