Arbutus xalapensis
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Arbutus xalapensis, commonly known as the Texas madrone, Amazaquitl, or Texas madroño,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the heather family. It is native to Central America, the southwestern United States (western Texas and New Mexico), and throughout Mexico.[2][3] It is found in canyons and mountains, on rocky plains, and in oak woodlands, at altitudes of up to Script error: No such module "convert". in the south of the range, but lower, down to Script error: No such module "convert". in the north of the range.
Arbutus xalapensis is a large shrub or small to medium-sized evergreen tree growing to Script error: No such module "convert". tall with a trunk up to Script error: No such module "convert". in diameter, with smooth orange-brown bark peeling in thin sheets. The size varies regionally with available rainfall, with small, shrubby plants in dry areas such as western Texas and New Mexico, and larger trees in moister areas of Mexico; plants in Texas, New Mexico, and the far northeast of Mexico are distinguished as a variety, A. xalapensis var. texana, or even a distinct species A. texana, by some botanists, but others do not regard these as distinct.[4]
The leaves are oblong to lanceolate, Script error: No such module "convert". long and Script error: No such module "convert". broad, with an entire or serrated margin. The flowers are bell-shaped, white or pale pink, 5–10 mm long, produced in loose panicles. The fruit is a rough-surfaced red berry Script error: No such module "convert". in diameter, reportedly edible (however, those of related species have narcotic properties), and contains numerous small seeds.[4][5]
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References
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- ↑ Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center
- ↑ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
- ↑ SEINet, Southwestern Biodiversity, Arizona chapter photos, description, distribution map
- ↑ a b Flora of North America, Arbutus xalapensis Kunth, 1819. Texas madrone
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External links
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- Plants for a Future: Arbutus xalapensis