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Mountain Mahogany
Cercocarpus betuloides var. betuloides

Family: Rosaceae (ROSE).
Other common names: birch-leaf mountain mahogany.
Generic common name: MOUNTAIN-MAHOGANY.

Location: Circle X Ranch: Grotto Trail, riparian woodland, March 2004.

Characteristics: Native, Green, Small, Clusters, Simple, Woody, Perennial, Early Spring.

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Detailed Picture 1 of Cercocarpus betuloides var. betuloides


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When there are many seeds their tiny hairs can make the shrub appear to glow when illuminated from behind.



Detailed Picture 10 of Cercocarpus betuloides var. betuloides
During summer drought stress leaves may roll up and orient themselves vertically to avoid the sun.





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