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Mountain Mahogany Cercocarpus betuloides var. betuloides
Family: Rosaceae (ROSE).
Location: Circle X Ranch: Grotto Trail, riparian woodland, March 2004. Characteristics: Native, Green, Small, Clusters, Simple, Woody, Perennial, Early Spring. |
When there are many seeds their tiny hairs can make the shrub appear to glow when illuminated from behind.
During summer drought stress leaves may roll up and orient themselves vertically to avoid the sun.
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