Status: Native
Synonyms:
Opulaster monogynus (Torrey) Kuntze
Spiraea monogyna Torrey
Physocarpus monogynus is an upper elevation woody shrub found in moist mixed conifer forest. On first glance, the leaves look like a Ribes-- small, lobed and crenate. However, the peeling bark and fruit are much different. When in bloom Physocarpus monogynus explodes in umbels of white flowers.
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Physcarpus monogynus, photo Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, June 10, 2010
Physcarpus monogynus, umbels of flowers, photo Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, June 10, 2010
Physcarpus monogynus, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Danielle Walkup, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Aug. 2, 2008
Physcarpus monogynus, detail of bark, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Danielle Walkup, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Aug. 2, 2008
Physcarpus monogynus, collected specimen, Danielle Walkup, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Aug. 2, 2008
Physcarpus monogynus, detail of bark, photo Danielle Walkup, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Aug. 2, 2008
Physcarpus monogynus, growth habit & detail of bark, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Leith Young & Richard Felger, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Aug. 1, 2009
Physcarpus monogynus, closeup of leaf, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Leith Young & Richard Felger, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Aug. 1, 2009
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