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.
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