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Acer granatense





Origin:  Morocco, Spain.
Family
Sapindaceae (Aceraceae)
Genus
Acer
Species
granatense
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
Synonyms
Acer opalus ssp. granatense
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
Habitat
North facing slopes, mountain ranges, shady ravines and along streams.
Bark/Stem Description
Greyish-brown in colour.
Leaf Description
Small, 2.5-6 cm in diameter with 5 blunt lobes.
Flower Description
Short umbels with numerous yellow flowers.
Fruit Description
Small samara's with divergent wings and thick nutlets.
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