Native chokecherry shrub confirmed growing wild in Montana
iNaturalist: amanda_rosa
Native Plants
If you're planting for birds and pollinators in the Mountain West, chokecherry is a proven native that feeds wildlife and can anchor a low-maintenance hedgerow in your own yard.
Someone spotted a chokecherry shrub in Bozeman, Montana and logged it on iNaturalist, where other experts confirmed the identification, making it a verified 'research-grade' record. Chokecherry is a native North American shrub known for its clusters of small, tart, dark red to black fruit, which birds, bears, and people all eat, though the seeds and leaves are toxic raw. Records like this help scientists and land managers track exactly where native plants are thriving across the landscape.
Key Findings
Observation classified as 'research-grade' on iNaturalist, meaning the identification was confirmed by the community.
Location recorded: Bozeman, Montana, USA, within the species' native range in western North America.
Species identified as Prunus virginiana (chokecherry), a shrub valued for wildlife forage and traditional foraging uses.
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A verified sighting of chokecherry, a native shrub with clusters of dark tart fruit, was logged in Bozeman, Montana, adding to public records of where this wildlife-friendly plant grows.
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chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) observed in Bozeman, MT, USA
Research-grade observation of chokecherry in Bozeman, MT, USA.
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