Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
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Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
Cercocarpus ledifolius
The Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany is a special shrub that grows in rocky mountain areas. Its leaves curl up, making it look unique and helping it survive in tough weather.
Habitat: Mountain regions
Appearance
The Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany is an evergreen shrub or small tree with distinctively small, dark green, leathery leaves that curl downwards along their edges. Its bark is reddish-brown, and it produces inconspicuous flowers followed by unique fruits with long, feathery, twisted tails.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusCercocarpus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It loves growing on steep, rocky mountainsides where most other plants struggle to survive!
Its wood is so hard, it's one of the toughest native woods in North America!
Some Curlleaf Mountain Mahoganies can live for over 1000 years, making them ancient plant elders!
The seeds have a twisted feather-like tail that helps them fly away like tiny helicopters!
Special abilities
Ability
Water Saver
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany has deeply curled, small leaves that help it conserve water in dry mountain environments.
Ability
Deep Root Dive
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany can grow incredibly deep roots to find water far below the surface in rocky soils.
Ability
Hard Wood Armor
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany has extremely dense, strong wood that helps it resist damage from wind and fire.
Ability
Wind Wanderer Seeds
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany produces seeds with long, feathery tails, allowing them to travel far on the wind.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 300-900 cm
- Spread
- 200-700 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Timber
Timber refers to wood that has been prepared for use in building and carpentry.
Mountain
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Don't eat any part of this plant without asking an adult first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany?
300-900 cm
How wide does Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany spread?
200-700 cm
How big are the flowers on Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany?
0.5-1 cm
When does Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany bloom?
Late spring to early summer
Is Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany edible?
No
Is Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany toxic?
None
What is Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany pollinated?
Wind
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