(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
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Cercocarpus
2) ledifolius 3) intricatus