Narrowleaf Hoptree
Ptelea trifoliata

Family: Rue (Rutaceae)
AKA: Common Hoptree, Wafer Ash, Stinking Ash
Photo taken on: June 4, 2009
Location: Bandelier National Monument, NM
Life Zones: Plains to foothills
Habitat: Canyons, pine/juniper forests

Small tree growing 10-20ft. Leaves have 3 leaflets. Flowers are pale yellow/greenish. Fruit is round, papery and flat. Leaves and flowers and are foul-smelling.