The name given to two species of Sorbus, native to Europe, both deciduous trees with white flowers in large, flat clusters. The true service tree (Sorbus domestica) has pinnate leaves with 610 pairs of toothed leaflets, and reddish-brown berries 23 cm/¾1¼ in, edible when over-ripe. The wild service tree or chequerberry (Sorbus torminalis) has lobed leaves and brown berries 12 cm/0·40·8 in, used for preserves and drinks. (Family: Rosaceae.)
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Sorbus domestica L. |
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