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Kearney's snakewood

Scientific Name: Condalia warnockii var. kearneyana

Family: Rhamnaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Kearney's Snakewood

Condalia warnockii var. kearneyana, commonly known as Kearney's snakewood, is a native deciduous shrub or tree. Other common names include Kearney's condalia and Mexican crucilio.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is described as a nice barrier plant, which suggests that it may have thorns or a dense growth habit.
  • The text refers to "Known Pests and Problems," which could include the presence of insects or other organisms that might be harmful if ingested by pets.
  • The plant produces edible black berries, which, while edible for humans and attractive to birds, may pose a choking hazard or cause digestive upset in pets.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant is described as a nice barrier plant, which suggests that it may have thorns or a dense growth habit.
  • The plant produces edible black berries, which, while edible for humans and attractive to birds, may pose a choking hazard.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Condalia warnockii var. kearneyana M.C. Johnst.
  • Rank: Variety
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn Family)
  • Synonyms: Kearney's condalia
  • Other names mentioned: Warnock's snakewood, Knifeleaf Condalia (Spathulata), Snakewood, Warnock Condalia, Javelina bush, Crucillo, Guichutilla, Mexican Crucillo

Distribution and Habitat

  • Kearney's snakewood is native to Mexico (Sonora) and the United States.
  • It is found in dry desert washes, drainages, canyons, and occasionally open slopes.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Kearney's snakewood is a deciduous shrub or tree.
  • Leaves are small, measuring 1-3.5 mm wide.
  • The plant produces edible black berries.

Ecological Role

  • The plant is a great bird plant, meaning it provides food or shelter for birds.
  • It serves as a moth larval host.

Further Information

  • References are made to "Garden Guides" as a source of information on Kearney's Snakewood.
  • Arizona Flora (Kearney, T.H., R.H. Peebles with collaborators. 1960) is listed as a resource.