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Holacantha stewartii
Holacantha stewartii C.H. Mull.
Stewart's Crucifixionthorn, Stewart's Crucifixion-thorn, Stewart Crucifixion Thorn
Simaroubaceae (Quassia Family)
Synonym(s): Castela stewartii
USDA Symbol: HOST2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Subshrub , Shrub
Fruit Type: Drupe
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Leaf: Very short-lived, rarely seen.
Fruit: Red, green or tan, often persisting on plant for one to two years.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , GreenBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Greenish white.
Distribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: Known only from a few counties in Big Bend.
Native Habitat: Plains, dry washes, gravelly areas.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterWebref 1 - Texas Native Shrubs (2002) Texas A&M University Agriculture Program and Leslie Finical, Dallas Arboretum
Additional resources
USDA: Find Holacantha stewartii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Holacantha stewartii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Holacantha stewartii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-09-22Research By: CBR