chokecherry
/ˈtʃəʊkˌtʃɛri
/noun
A North American cherry with astringent fruit which is edible when cooked.
- Prunus virginiana, family Rosaceae.
- Astringency is removed by cooking, and choke cherries make tasty pie-fillings, sauces and wine.
- Picking choke cherries is easy, because they grow in big clusters and your bucket will fill up fast.