Genus and Species: Prunus virginiana
Habitat:Grows abundantly in many habitats and communities. Refers full sun–not an under story shrub. Occurs in wide range of soil types. Chokecherry is a native, perennial, deciduous, woody, thicket-forming large erect shrub or small tree. BOTH
Seasons: Flowers in the spring.
Active Chemical Ingredient: Caffeic acid
Chemical structure:
Uses: The bark and leaves of chokecherries have been used medicinally as well, and a tincture of chokecherry could help alleviate suffering from fever, pneumonia, sore throat or gastrointestinal problems. It can also be used as a rinse on burns and open sores. If using as a salve, the plant should not be boiled–the medicinal properties can be boiled away.
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