Utah Serviceberry
Amelanchier utahensis
Observed along a roadside in the ponderosa forest near the summit of the Mazatzal Mountains, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA. August 2011.
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FLOWERS: Five, narrow white petals with wavy/toothy margins. A dozen or
more stamens. Blooming in spring. Diameter about 1 cm
LEAVES: Leaves are orbicular with the distal half shallowly toothed
along the margin. The veins are distinct. Winter deciduous.
SHRUB: In Arizona's mountains this plant attains a size of several
meters.
RANGE: Found in ponderosa woodlands and in chaparral as well as here and
there in piñon-juniper.
FRUIT: Small spherical versions of rose hips that darken to blue-black.
UNARMED. Thornless, however the twigs and branches are very stiff.
Rosaceae -- Rose Family
More Information:
- Southwest Environemtnal Information Network
- Jepson Manual
- USDA Plant Profile
- ITIS Taxonomic Report
- Google Images
- Google Scholar Literature Search