Sorbus decora

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Sorbus decora
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Subfamily: Maloideae
Genus: Sorbus
Subgenus: Sorbus
Species: S. decora
Binomial name
Sorbus decora
C.K.Schneid.

Sorbus decora, commonly known as the Showy Rowan, is a Rowan plant species. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its flowers and large clusters of small red berry-like fruits, which are actually pomes. It is a main sorce of food for birds, who will scatter the seeds. The fruits are not edible for humans. It has small white flowers that bloom from June to July. Showy Rowan is a deciduous plant. It is often grown in gardens and parks.

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