Day 191: Bitter Cherry (Prunus emarginata, locally known as "Chokecherry" and also called Oregon Cherry) is endemic to western North America and is closely related to the true Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) found over the rest of the US. The fruits are dark reddish-purple and are bitter to the human palate, as the name suggests. They are a valuable source of food for many bird species, including Grosbeaks and Cedar Waxwings.
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