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Western Redbud
Cercis occidentalis
37.84, -122.29
Field Notes
Description:
Native Californians use the twigs of the western redbud to weave baskets, and even prune the shrub to encourage growth of new twigs. The bark provides a faint reddish dye for the finished basketry (Wikipedia).
This tree had beautiful flowers that looked like pea blossoms and the leaves were heart-shaped. It was in public park landscaping in Emeryville, CA.
Habitat:
Public park landscaping, Emeryville, CA
Notes:
From Calflora: Cercis occidentalis, a dicot, is a tree or shrub that is native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America.
Species ID Suggestions
Cercis sp.
2
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedOctober 9, 2011
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