Observation: Prunus serotina Ehrh. (Andrzej Konstantynowicz May 9, 2024) World flora

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Prunus serotina Ehrh.
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Rosaceae Black cherry

Submitted name

Prunus serotina Ehrh.

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Prunus serotina Ehrh. Black cherry

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Place

Łódź, Botanical Garden

Personal note

Introduced to Poland at the end of XVIII century; invasive plant!
Ornamental plant.
Edible plant - fruits raw or cooked in pies, jellies, stews, etc., they must be fully ripened for to avoid a bitter taste; seeds raw or cooked.
Herbal plant - the bark of the root, trunk and branches is antitussive, astringent, pectoral, sedative, stomachic and tonic; a decoction of the inner bark has been used in the treatment of laryngitis; the root bark has been used as a wash on old sores and ulcers; fruits are astringent and has been used in the treatment of dysentery.
Useful plant - a green dye can be obtained from the leaves; a dark grey to green dye can be obtained from the fruits; the reddish-brown wood is close and straight-grained, light, strong, rather hard, highly shock resistant.
In Poland, it is sometimes planted in the undergrowth in pine forests and in mixed coniferous forests to enrich biodiversity and ameliorate soil conditions.

Prunus serotina Ehrh.World floraObservation

Prunus serotina Ehrh.
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Prunus serotina Ehrh.
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