Cercocarpus

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Cercocarpus

Description Cercocarpus, commonly known as the mountain mahogany, is a genus of plants that are native to the arid regions of North and South America. The name Cercocarpus comes from the Greek words “kerkos” meaning tail and “karpos” meaning fruit, referring to the long, feathery styles that extend from the fruit. The plant has evergreen leaves and is known for…