Wild cherries have been an item of human food for several thousands of years. The stones have been found in deposits at bronze age settlements throughout Europe, including in Britain.
The hard, reddish-brown wood (cherry wood) is valued as a hardwood for woodturning, and making cabinets and musical instruments.
A green dye can also be prepared from the plant.
Prunus avium .
Bird Cherry (Prunus padus)
It was used medicinally during the Middle Ages, and the bark, placed at the door, was supposed to ward off plague.
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