L48 (N), Can (N)PlantaeSpecies
Canadian Plum
Prunus nigra
Aiton
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Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
Order
Rosales
Family
Rosaceae
Rose family
Genus
Prunus
Species
Prunus nigra
Lifecycle & Ecology
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Tree
EdibleNo
US Distribution
Found in 14 states
Present
Not Present
Distribution Details
State T&E Status
Ia (E), Oh (Prx)
Also Known As
Prunus americana var. nigra
Data Sources
Species data compiled from the USDA PLANTS Database and other open botanical data sources. Images used under Creative Commons or equivalent licenses. Distribution data from USDA state-level records.
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