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, and Oklahoma. ''Aronia arbutifolia'' is a branching shrub forming clumps by means of stems forming from the roots. Flowers are white or pink, producing black or bright red fruits. The fruits, whose ill taste inspired the common name, are bitterly acidic (though edible) when eaten raw, but are high in pectin and can be used to make delicious thick jams and jellies. It is a popular native landscaping plant.

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* arbutifolia Flora of Eastern Canada Plants described in 1753 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus Flora of the Northeastern United States Flora of the Southeastern United States Flora of Oklahoma Flora of Texas Flora without expected TNC conservation status {{maleae-stub