Cercocarpus traskiae - Catalina Island Mountain Mahogany (Plant) botany Learn about rare and at

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Cercocarpus traskiae - Catalina Island Mountain Mahogany (Plant) botany Learn about rare and atCatalina mahogany is a tree like shrub that can reach 25 feet tall. It is endemic to CA and is endangered. As of 1990, only 7 plants were known to exist in their native habitat. Flowers are fragrant and are followed by plumed seeds. Plant Characteristics Family Name Rosaceae Species Name Cercocarpus traskiae Common Name Catalina Island Mountain Mahogany Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast