CHOKEBERRY
Aronia melanocarpa
Aronia is a deciduous shrub that is most often found in damp woods and swamps. Aronia is considered to be resistant to cold and heat. In autumn, the leaves turn a bright red color. The berries are cultivated as ornamentals and as food products they can be eaten raw in the bush, but are more frequently processed. They can be found in wine, jam, syrup, juice, soft spreads, tea, salsa, extracts, beer, ice cream, gummies, and tinctures