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Warnock's snakewood
Scientific Name: Condalia warnockii var. warnockii
Family: Rhamnaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Warnock's Snakewood (Condalia warnockii)
Condalia warnockii, commonly known as Warnock's snakewood, is a perennial shrub native to the Chihuahuan Desert region. It is also referred to as Warnock condalia, javelina bush, crucillo, and Mexican crucillo.
Considerations for Pets
- This bush is thorny, a physical characteristic that may pose a risk of injury to pets.
Considerations for Children
- This bush is thorny, a physical characteristic that may pose a risk of injury to children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Condalia warnockii M.C. Johnst.
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Rank: Species
- Varieties:
- Condalia warnockii var. warnockii M.C. Johnst.
- Condalia warnockii var. kearneyana M.C. Johnst.
- Synonyms: Information not available from provided texts.
Distribution and Habitat
Warnock's snakewood is found in the USA (New Mexico, Texas) and Mexico (Durango, Chihuahua). Specific locations mentioned include the Tubac Foothills Ranch in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, and Catalina State Park in Pima County, Arizona, as well as Brewster County, Texas. The shrub is associated with the Chihuahuan Desert flora.
Morphological Characteristics
- Duration: Perennial
- Growth Habit: Shrub
- Evergreen
- Low growing
- Thorny
- Leaves have prominent veins on the underside.
Ecological Role
Warnock's snakewood is known to attract wildlife. It is often found alongside other shrub species such as desert broom, wolfberry, singlewhorl burrobrush, and chuparosa.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden
- Discover Life
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Denver Botanic Gardens Gardens Navigator