Menodora spinescens

Spiny Menodora

A member of the Oleaceae, the Olive Family

Flowering branches.

On hillside to south of Ivanpah Road, near end of pavement,
at ca. 3900 feet elevation.

6 April 2008.

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Flowers and flower buds in more detail.

Same shrub as in prior image.

6 April 2008.

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Flowering branches with inch tape for scale.

Same shrub as prior images.

6 April 2008.

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Flowering branches.

Same location as prior images.

6 April 2008.

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Habit; tape measure extended about two feet.

Same shrub as prior image.

6 April 2008.

Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.

Habitat.

Same shrub as prior image.

6 April 2008.

Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.

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