Status: Native
Synonyms:
Cercocarpus montanus Rafinesque var. paucidentatus (S. Watson) F.L. Martin
Cercocarpus paucidentatus (S. Watson) Britton
Cercocarpus breviflorus var. breviflorus is a shrub to small tree. It is found at middle elevations among Pinon Pine and Alligator Juniper. It usually has several branches from the base and the trunk is a favorite host for various lichens. The leaves are small and simple. The flowers are small, yellow, and quite inconspicuous. The fruits however have a plumose tail which is very easily seen.
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Cercocarpus breviflorus var. breviflorus, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns, Oct. 23, 2005
Cercocarpus breviflorus var. breviflorus, backlit on cliff in wind, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Catwalk, Oct. 15, 2007
Cercocarpus breviflorus var. breviflorus, in flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, July 14, 2008
Cercocarpus breviflorus var. breviflorus, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, July 14, 2008
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