• Scientific name: Prunus virginiana
• Taste: Bitter, astringent, tart

Health benefits: Not to be confused with chokeberries, chokecherries are chock-full of disease-fighting antioxidants and flavonoids, as well as quinic acid, which is hailed for preventing urinary tract infections. Research shows that quinic acid is also linked to improved circulation and blood vessel function. Native Americans used chokecherry tea to treat ailments like colds, tuberculosis and diarrhea, while the berries were eaten raw to aid digestion.

Recipes: Chokecherry Jelly, Chokecherry Coulis Over La Luna