Symphoricarpos oreophilus

Snowberry
Symphoricarpos oreophilus (S. rotundifolius)

Family: Honeysuckle (Caprifoliaceae)
AKA: Mountain Snowberry
Photo taken on: June 26, 2005
Location: Jack's Cabin Cutoff, GV, CO
Life Zones: Foothills to montane
Habitat: Dry, open slopes

A shrub growing to 5ft with rounded leaves, often in thickets.arrow

Symphoricarpos oreophilus : fruit

 

 

Berries are white and inedible so remain on the bush after the leaves have gone.

Photo taken on: September 4, 2005
Location: Walrod Gulch, GV, CO

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