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Cercocarpus montanus

Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany

A member of the Rosaceae, the Rose Family

Leafy branches of Cercocarpus montanus, Lyman Lake State Park, Arizona.

Leafy branches with two of the fuzzy fruit visible.

Lyman Lake State Park: On knoll above campground, at ca. 6120 feet elevation; Apache County.

11 April 2005.

 

Fruit detail of Cercocarpus montanus, Lyman Lake State Park, Arizona.

Fruit detail.

Same plant as in prior image.

11 April 2005.

 

Habitat of Cercocarpus montanus, Lyman Lake State Park, Arizona.

Habitat.

Same vicinity as prior images.

11 April 2005.

 

Habit of Cercocarpus montanus, Lyman Lake State Park, Arizona.

Habit; detail from prior image.

This shrub is about 30 inches high.

11 April 2005.

 

Fruiting branches of Cercocarpus montanus, Walnut Canyon National Monument, Arizona.

Fruiting branches.

Walnut Canyon National Monument: Along Island Trail at ca. 6550 feet elevation.

25 September 2005.

 

Fruiting branches of Cercocarpus montanus, Walnut Canyon National Monument, Arizona.

Fruiting branches.

Same shrub as in prior image.

25 September 2005.

 

Habit of Cercocarpus montanus, Walnut Canyon National Monument, Arizona.

Habit; same shrub as in prior image.

25 September 2005.


Photographs copyright © Lee Dittmann

This page created 30 July 2005; revised 4 July 2008.

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