Snow Berry
Symphoricarpos rotundifolius
Observed in open, ponderosa forest on Pinal Peak, Gila Co., Arizona, USA. 23 September 2012.
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FLOWERS: Tubular white flowers in pairs open in late spring or early
summer.
LEAVES: Dark green, deciduous, nearly orbicular leaves are opposite on
the twigs. Margins are smooth.
SHRUB: Intricately branched shrub often appearing dark green due to
abundant foliage.
RANGE: Found in montane habitats through much of Arizona growing
especially on deep soils with partial shade.
FRUIT: The bright, white berries develop below the floral attachment,
i.e. inferior ovary, and contain usually two seeds.
UNARMED. No spines.
Caprifoliaceae -- Honeysuckle Family
More Information:
- Southwest Environmentnal Information Network
- USDA Plant Profile
- Plants of the Gila Wilderness
- Google Images
- Google Scholar Literature Search