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Dwarf Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus intricatus

Photo by RedRock
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Field Notes

Description:

Small shrub approx 40 cm high. Small "tongue" shaped leaves.

Habitat:

This one was growing along a cliff edge at Canyonlands NP at approx 5200'. Arid, red rock desert.

Notes:

Looks very similar to Curl-leaf Mountain Mahogany except it grows at a shrub instead of a tree.

Reference Links:

Dwarf Mountain-mahogany (Narrowleaf Mountain-mahogany; Littleleaf Mountain-maho…

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PublishedAugust 4, 2014

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