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Fraxinus dipetala Hook. & Arn.
California ash, Two-petal ash, California flowering ash
Oleaceae (Olive Family)
USDA Symbol: FRDI2
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
Shrub or small tree with showy white flowers composed of 2 petal-like lobes.
This species is characterized by the white corolla with 2 long, narrow lobes divided almost into 2 separate petals. It is planted as on ornamental shrub for the showy white flowers.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NV , UTNative Distribution: California; also in N. Baja California; to 3500 (1067 m).
Native Habitat: Dry slopes in foothills, chaparral, and woodland.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Bibliography
Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.Bibref 995 - Native Landscaping from El Paso to L.A. (2000) Wasowski, S. and A. Wasowski
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2009-02-20Research By: TWC Staff
