Latin name: Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt. var. intricatus (S. Watson) M.E. Jones Pronunciation: sir-ko-KAR-pus led-i-FO-lee-us in-tri-KAY-tus Common name: Little-leaved mountain-mahogany Family: Rosaceae (Rose) Habitat: Dry and rocky slopes, 4000'-9000', mostly pinyon-juniper woodland, desert mountains Blooming period: May Name derivations: 1) Cercocarpus 2) ledifolius 3) intricatus |
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