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


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During summer drought stress leaves may roll up and orient themselves vertically to avoid the sun.


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