🌿Native Nature

sand cherry

Prunus pumila

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Rosales ›Family: Rosaceae ›Genus: Prunus

About

Prunus pumila, commonly called sand cherry, is a North American species of cherry in the rose family. It is widespread in eastern and central Canada from New Brunswick west to Saskatchewan and the northern United States from Maine to Montana, south as far as Colorado, Kansas, Indiana, and Virginia, with a few isolated populations in Tennessee and Utah. It grows in sandy locations such as shorelines and dunes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sand cherry?
The scientific name of sand cherry is Prunus pumila.
What is the conservation status of sand cherry?
The sand cherry has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does sand cherry belong to?
sand cherry belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does sand cherry belong to?
sand cherry belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does sand cherry belong to?
sand cherry belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does sand cherry belong to?
sand cherry belongs to the order Rosales.
What family does sand cherry belong to?
sand cherry belongs to the family Rosaceae.
What genus does sand cherry belong to?
sand cherry belongs to the genus Prunus.