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Cotoneaster saxatilis
Scientific Name: Cotoneaster saxatilis
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cotoneaster saxatilis
Cotoneaster saxatilis, also known as Mountain Cotoneaster, is a species belonging to the genus Cotoneaster.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is described as a shrub with branches, a common growth form in gardens.
- Some related Cotoneaster varieties have fruits, which might be attractive to pets.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is described as a shrub with branches, a common growth form in gardens.
- Some related Cotoneaster varieties have fruits, which might be attractive to children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cotoneaster saxatilis Pojark.
- Family: Rosaceae (rose family)
- Genus: Cotoneaster
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: None explicitly listed, but note the mention of Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Saxatilis', which suggests a close relationship or potential confusion.
Distribution and Habitat
- Cotoneaster saxatilis is a rare endemic species in Azerbaijan.
- It grows on rocky slopes and among shrubs.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a shrub that grows to be 2-3 meters tall.
Nomenclature
- The plant was first described by Antonina Ivanovna Pojarkova.
Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides information on Cotoneaster saxatilis.
- Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service.
- Euro+Med PlantBase: http://ww2.bgbm.org/euroPlusMed/PTaxonDetail.asp?
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
- Tropicos database.