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Coville's serviceberry
Scientific Name: Amelanchier utahensis var. covillei
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub, Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Amelanchier utahensis and Coville's Serviceberry
This page provides information about Amelanchier utahensis, particularly the variety Amelanchier utahensis var. covillei, commonly known as Coville's Serviceberry.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is a shrub or tree.
- The fruit is edible, raw or cooked.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Accepted Scientific Name: Amelanchier utahensis Koehne
- Common Name: Coville's Serviceberry, Utah Serviceberry, Eastern service berry
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies, Variety
- Synonyms: Amelanchier covillei Standl., Amelanchier utahensis subsp. covillei (Standl.)
- Infraspecific Taxon Detail: Amelanchier utahensis var. covillei (Standl.) N. H. Holmgren (accepted name)
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is native to the United States, specifically California and Utah.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Amelanchier utahensis is a deciduous shrub growing up to 5 meters (16ft 5in).
- It is a perennial plant.
- Suitable for light (sandy), medium (loamy), and heavy (clay) soils, and can grow in heavy clay soil.
Edible Uses
- The fruit of Amelanchier utahensis is edible, and can be consumed raw or cooked.
Related Resources
- Encyclopedia of Life (EOL): Provides information on the Rosaceae family.
- California Academy of Sciences: Contains information on Amelanchier alnifolia Potts.
- Flora of North America: Includes details on the genus Amelanchier.