Oemleria
cerasiformis
California—North Coast Ranges. Humboldt Co.: Old Hwy
along west side of Hwy 101 between Loleta and Fortuna; 40º37'31.9",
124º13.10.5", 25 m. Secondary growth in redwood forest region, west
side road on steep bank; also collected near Carlotta east of Hwy 101,
south of Fortuna. Arborescent shrub with several to many stems from
base, to 5 m or more; fruits green, turning orange red and then bluish
black. Occasional along edge of secondary growth forest, especially
along roads and fences. Samples of woody stem with bark removed (ws),
stem-bark (sb), twig-leaf (tw-lf) and fruit (fr). Richard Spjut & Paul
Burchstead 16347, 14 June 2008 |