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["Jim Fruth" <jimfruth@charter.net>]

Re chokecherries, Betsy Hilborn asked: "Do you mean: Prunus virginiana?"

   The Latin name of Chokecherry is a subject of contention.  Many 
NAFEXers, et.al., believe it to be Prunus virginiana whereas Britton & 
Brown, the authors of botanical keys widely recognized by colleges and 
universities recognize P. virginia as the American Wild (or Red) Plum. 
Further, the plant we call "Chokecherry," is given the name Padus nana by 
Britton and Brown and Padus virginiana is Wild Black Cherry.
   What botanical key(s) does NAFEX use?

Jim Fruth
Brambleberry Fruit Farm
4002 Davis Street
Pequot Lakes, MN  56472
1-218-831-7018 (My Cell)