ROSACEAE
Prunus rivularis
Common Name: Thicket Plum, Hog Plum, Creek Plum
habit--Prunus rivularis is a thicket-forming shrub. These individuals are in full flower (this picture was taken in mid-March). | branches, showing young leaves and flowers |
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inflorescence closeup--How many petals are present? Can you see the single large ovary in each flower? This is characteristic of all species of Prunus. | young leaf and flower closeup--what kind of leaf shape and margin are present? Do you see the hypanthium in the flower? |
flowers again, showing the long pedicels | |