Garrya flavescens

Ashy Silktassel

A member of the Garryaceae, the Silktassel Family

Fruiting branches.

Detail from image below.
Past apparent end of Crystal Springs Trail, elevation ca. 4600 feet,
in Providence Mountains State Recreation Area.

8 January 2005.

Photograph copyright © Lee Dittmann.



Fruiting branches on a foggy winter morning.

Same time and location as prior image.
8 January 2005.

Photograph copyright © Lee Dittmann.



Foliage.

Same vicinity as prior images.

4 May 2008.

Photograph copyright © Lee Dittmann.



Foliage in more detail.
Note the coat of hairs which gives the leaves their ashy look.

Same vicinity as prior images.

4 May 2008.

Photograph copyright © Lee Dittmann.



Branches and bark pattern.

Same vicinity as prior images.

4 May 2008.

Photograph copyright © Lee Dittmann.



Habit and habitat, the Garrya at lower right.

Same vicinity as prior images.

4 May 2008.

Photograph copyright © Lee Dittmann.



This page last revised 2 August 2010.

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