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Firethorn or Pyracantha

Pyracantha sp.

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

This bush has had berries for months - and now it has flowers too. We have several bushes of this species in the fields, some are bright red, some yellow and some are orange. Family Rosaceae.

Habitat:

Abandoned lot, semi-urban area on the outskirts of San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

Reference Links:

Pyracantha

Species ID Suggestions

Firethorn

Pyracantha sp.

Reference Link
PedroNicolau
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Comments (3)
LaurenZarate
Thank you Ashley, I wish it was a Persimmon Tree! These berries are very tiny and hard and bitter. Supposedly they are not poisonous, but I never see anything eat them.
LaurenZarate
Thank you Pedro, it is so nice to know what this is.

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Flowers of North America
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El Color Rojo
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The Color Red
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Fruiting Bodies of the World
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Mexico Horn of Plenty

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PublishedApril 28, 2013

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