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Bitter Cherry
Prunus emarginata
In the United States:
Native
· also called Oregon cherry, wild cherry, quinine cherry
Early spring bloomer with clusters of small white flowers that provide nectar and pollen resources to honey bees and other pollinators. A pioneer species that forms thickets in disturbed or open sites and is browsed by deer and other wildlife.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | April–June |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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