Aronia melanocarpa
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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:
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
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