Amelanchier humilis (Rosaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Amelanchier humilis
Deciduous shrub
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The Amelanchier humilis plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Vermont to Alberta and south to New York and Iowa.. It is a member of the Rosaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Amelanchier humilis
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  Wiegg.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Rocky or sandy shores and banks, often calcareous[43].

Edible Uses: Edible fruit - raw or cooked[105, 159, 177]. Sweet[43]. A very pleasant flavour, the fruit is juicy with a hint of apple in the taste and contains a few small seeds at the centre[K]. The fruit is rich in iron and copper[226].

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