Amelanchier intermedia (Rosaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Amelanchier intermedia
Deciduous shrub
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The Amelanchier intermedia plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Vermont to North Carolina. It is a member of the Rosaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Amelanchier intermedia
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  Spach.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:  4

Habitat:  Swamps and moist soils[235].

Edible Uses: Edible fruit - raw or cooked[11]. We have yet to see the fruit on this species, but if it is like the closely related A. lamarckii, then it will be sweet and succulent with a flavour of apples[K]. The fruit can also be dried for later use and is up to 10mm in diameter. The fruit is rich in iron and copper[226].

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