Prunus pumila
L. 
Family: Rosaceae
sand cherry
[Cerasus pumila (L.) Michx.]
Aaron Carlson
Etymology: Prunus: ancient Latin name for the plum
Plants: perennial shrub
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial shrub
Conservation Status: Native
There are three varieties in Wisconsin:
P. pumila var, pumila
P. pumila var, bessyei
P. pumila var. susquehanae
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 9 Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora: by T.S. Cochrane & H.H. Iltis: habitat, distribution infomation / flowering and fruiting times USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Shrubs: Photos, descriptions, information USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc.
James R. Sime
Hugh H. Iltis
Hugh H. Iltis
Kenneth J. Sytsma
Merel R. Black
from USDA Plants website
from USDA Plants website
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