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Dodonaea viscosa
Sapindaceae

Height: Up to 12"

Leaves: 4" long and green. They oblong, waxy and an evergreen.

Flowers/Fruit: In bloom February to October. The tiny yellowish flowers have no petals. They are clustered at the end of the branches. The fruit is pinkish-white and has 3 wings. 2 to 4 fruits are found on a branch.

Form/Habitat: 2,000' to 5,000'. Found on rocky slopes and canyons.


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