Berry identification

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Dustin Robinson, Jul 3, 2021.

  1. Dustin Robinson

    Dustin Robinson New Member

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    Hello all, was walking the dog with my son and came across these growing in an easement across from our property, it's been a few years since I've seen plants like this, just wanted to confirm if this is a Saskatoon berry or another of the non edible varieties that grow in the area, thankyou for any help you can provide!
     

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  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Amelanchier alnifolia
     
  3. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    The berries are edible, though the persistent calyx can make them a bit unpleasant to eat
     
  4. Georgia Strait

    Georgia Strait Generous Contributor

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    Yes - Saskatoon berries
    Traditional First Nation berry gathering in Okanagan BC

    A few weeks ago you would have seen small frilly white flowers like big snow flakes

    The leaves will be yellow in autumn then fall off.

    And soon - those berries will be dark navy blue purple — we don’t pick ours because they are food for wild birds and we like Okanagan peaches more :)
     

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