Arizona Madrone
Arbutus arizonica
Observed in Madera Canyon, Sta. Rita Mountains, Arizona, USA. 10 Sept. 2010.
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LEAVES: Top surfaces are dark, shiny green, margins are serrated, and the
petioles are red.
FLOWERS: Groups of small white vase-shaped flowers open in spring.
TREE: A medium sized tree in Arizona's riparian habitats often with a
gnarled, ancient look.
RANGE: This Mexican Madrean species occurs in Arizona only in the border
region canyons. It is more common south of the border in the Sierra Madre.
FRUIT: The berries turn red and then darken when ripe and are rather
dry. The surface is finely wrinkled.
UNARMED.
Ericaceae -- Heath Family
More Information:
- Wikipedia
- Southwest Environmental Information Network
- USDA Plant Profile
- ITIS Taxonomic Report
- Google Images
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