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Amelanchier ovalis
Belongs to the family of Rosaceae. The berries are edible and have a sweet taste. However, leaves, bark and pits of the berries contain cyanogenic glycosides, which can cause gastrointestinal disorders (bellyache).
Sunny and dry mountain ranges, prefers limestone. Also found in open oak and pine forests. In the alps it can be found until altitudes of 2000 meters a.s.l.
Found this on our university campus.
Spotted on Jun 24, 2011
Submitted on Jun 24, 2011
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