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Prunus avium (L.) L.

wild cherry (Rosaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencySE
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Prunus avium is a tree of woodlands and hedgerows throughout the British Isles; its bud-scales are persistent, but not leaf-like.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2017-04-05

 wild cherry / Prunus avium: _Prunus avium_ is a tree of woodlands and hedgerows throughout the British Isles; its bud-scales are persistent, but not leaf-like.

The fruit of Prunus avium can be various colours from yellow to black.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-20

 wild cherry / Prunus avium: The fruit of _Prunus avium_ can be various colours from yellow to black.

Bark

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2017-04-05

 wild cherry / Prunus avium: Bark

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