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The red chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) is one of the Chesapeake Bay region’s most colorful native plants. This familiar shrub is often found along creeks, streams, and swamps.
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Chokeberry blooms are a common sight in spring.
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Red Chokeberry flowers help identify this species in the wild.
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The red berries of this attractive shrub often persist throughout the winter.
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