Post on 19-Jun-2015
Curl leave Mountain Mahogany
Cerocarpus ledofolius
Characteristics
• Small shrub like trees
• Persistent leathery leaves
• Red brown furrowed scaly bark
• Leaves narrow and curled under
• Plumed fruits very conspicuous in early summer
Ecology
• Found on warm dry rocky ridges• Mountain sides 2000-9000ft• Important cover and browse for Mule deer
and elk• Mountain quail and grouse are among birds
using this plant for cover• Extremely hard wood used locally for
smoking meats