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