What is another word for western chokecherry?
Pronunciation: [wˈɛstən t͡ʃˈə͡ʊkt͡ʃəɹi] (IPA) 
Western chokecherry, also known as prunus virginiana var. demissa, has various synonyms. One of them is bitter-berry, referring to its tart flavor. Another synonym is chokeberry, which highlights the astringency of its flesh. The plant's scientific name demissa means sprawling, which is another term that can be used to refer to it. Other synonyms include bird cherry, wild cherry, and red chokeberry. Chokecherry belongs to the Rosaceae family, and it is a small tree or a shrub with green leaves and clusters of white flowers. It produces dark purple or black fruit that is commonly used to make jams, jellies, and syrups.
