Amelanchier laevis

Taxobox


regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Rosales
familia = Rosaceae
subfamilia = Maloideae
genus = "Amelanchier"
species = "A. laevis"
binomial = "Amelanchier laevis"
binomial_authority = Wiegand

"Amelanchier laevis" is commonly known as the smooth shadbush or Allegheny serviceberry. It is a small tree, growing up to 9m. The fruit, which are pomes, are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. The fruit has a sweet flavor. The bark can be made into a herbal medicine for expectant mothers. It is a deciduous tree. It is cultivated as an ornamental shrub.

External links

*" [http://biology.umaine.edu/Amelanchier/lae.html Amelanchier laevis information] "
*" [http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Amelanchier+laevis Amelanchier laevis medicinal information] "