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Coastal Silk Tassel

Garrya elliptica

Photo by barry.thomson
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37.5849, -122.41

Field Notes

Description:

Small tree with opposite evergreen elliptical leaves. Dioecious with male and female individuals.

Habitat:

Chaparral, Mixed Evergreen Woodland

Notes:

Male catkins present.

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Garrya elliptica

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Cañada College California Native Plants 2013
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2013

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