Cercocarpus breviflorus

A common shrub of intermediate elevations. The fruits are very similar to those of Fallugia, though generally with fewer carpels per flower.

A branch with immature fruit along the Pine Tree Trail on the east side of the Organ Mts., 10/1/05.

Leaves at Aguirre Springs, 10/1/05.

A fruit at Aguirre Springs, 10/1/05.