Family: Rosaceae
sand cherry
[Cerasus pumila (L.) Michx.]
Aaron Carlson
James R. Sime
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
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
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
