Symphoricarpos mollis Nutt.

Creeping snowberry (en)

Species

Angiosperms > Dipsacales > Caprifoliaceae > Symphoricarpos

Characteristics

A perennial hermaphrodite deciduous shrub. It grows 0.325-0.55m high.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination entomogamy
Spread -
Mature width (meter) -
Mature height (meter) 0.33 - 0.55
Root system -
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Nitrogen fixer -
Photosynthetic pathway c3

Environment

Most commonly found on dry, sunny slopes, although it can occur in shady, mesic communities as well; at elevations from 300-2,000 metres.
Light 4-9
Soil humidity 3-7
Soil texture 3-4
Soil acidity -
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Hardiness (USDA) 6-10

Usage

Uses medicinal
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Therapeutic use Eye Medicine (fruit)
Human toxicity -
Animal toxicity -

Cultivation

Can be grown by cuttings or seedlings.
Mode cuttings seedlings
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Images

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Distribution

Symphoricarpos mollis world distribution map, present in Mexico and United States of America

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:247043-2
WFO ID wfo-0001290667
COL ID 53PNB
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
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Synonyms

Symphoricarpos mollis Symphoricarpos mollis var. mollis Symphoricarpos mollis subsp. mollis Symphoricarpos albus var. mollis