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Hul’q’umi’num’ Name: qaanlhp

Taxon Name: Arbutus menziesii

“Common” Name: Pacific madrone

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Ecological Community: Anthropogenic, Forests, Woodlands and rock outcrops, Freshwater

Wikipedia summary:

Arbutus menziesii, or Pacific madrone (commonly madrone or madrona in the United States and arbutus in Canada), is a species of broadleaf evergreen tree in the family Ericaceae. It has waxy foliage, a contorted growth habit, and flaky bark.

It is native to the western coastal areas of North America, from British Columbia to California.

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Observational Data:

   First reported: 2010-05-22
   Source: Hunterston
   Last reported: 2023-05-27
   Source: iNat
   Obervation count: 16