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Prunus padus, commonly known as bird cherry, is a small tree or shrub native to Europe and Asia that produces white flowers and small black fruits. It matters because it provides food for wildlife, particularly birds, and is valued in gardens and landscapes for its ornamental flowers and ecological benefits.
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Species
Least ConcernSPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderRosales
- FamilyRosaceae
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Prunus padus, known as bird cherry, hackberry (unrelated to the genus Celtis), hagberry, or Mayday tree, is a flowering plant in the rose family. It is a species of cherry, a deciduous small tree or large shrub up to 16 metres (52 ft) tall. It is the type species of the subgenus Padus, which have flowers in racemes. It is native to northern Europe and northern and northeast Asia and is grown as an ornamental in North America.
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