Status: Native
Synonyms:
Opulaster monogynus (Torrey) Kuntze
Spiraea monogyna Torrey
Physocarpus monogynus is an upper elevation woody shrub found in moist mixed conifer forest. On first glance, the leaves look like a Ribes-- small, lobed and crenate. However, the peeling bark and fruit are much different.
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Physcarpus monogynus, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Danielle Walkup, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Aug. 2, 2008
Physcarpus monogynus, detail of bark, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Danielle Walkup, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Aug. 2, 2008
Physcarpus monogynus, collected specimen, Danielle Walkup, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Aug. 2, 2008
Physcarpus monogynus, detail of bark, photo Danielle Walkup, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Aug. 2, 2008
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