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eggleaf silktassel
Scientific Name: Garrya ovata
Family: Garryaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Eggleaf Silktassel (Garrya ovata)
Garrya ovata, commonly known as eggleaf silktassel, Mexican silktassel, or eggleaf garrya, is an evergreen shrub or small tree appreciated for its ornamental catkins.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a dense, fast-growing shrub.
- It has thick, leathery leaves.
- Mexican Silktassel with fruit (seed pods) has been found.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Garryaceae (Silk tassel family)
- Rank: Species
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Garrya ovata Benth.
- Synonyms: While not explicitly stated as synonyms, the text mentions:
- Garrya ovata subsp. lindheimeri
- Garrya ovata var. lindheimeri
- Common Names: Eggleaf silktassel, Mexican silktassel, Eggleaf Garrya, Zumaque, Cuauchichic, Cuauchichi, Guachichi, Lindheimer Silk Tassel, Lindheimer Silktassel.
- Symbol: GAOV
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to New Mexico, Texas, and central Mexico (Chihuahua, Oaxaca).
- Found in deep upland-upland-shallow upland environments.
Morphological Characteristics
- Evergreen shrub or small tree.
- Dense and fast-growing.
- Thick, leathery, dark green oval leaves.
- Perennial duration (grows year after year).
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
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