Molinadendron
Molinadendron | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Core eudicots |
Order: | Saxifragales |
Family: | Hamamelidaceae |
Genus: | Molinadendron P. K. Endress |
Species | |
M. sinaloense |
Molinadendron is a genus of the Hamamelidaceae family, order Saxifragales, containing three reported species: Molinadendron guatemalense, Molinadendron hondurense, and Molinadendron sinaloense. Relatives include witch-hazel and winter-hazel.
Species sinaloense is an evergreen tree native to the woodlands of western Mexico. It reaches a height of up to 20 ft (6.2 m). Leaves are oval, tapered, 3-6 inch (7.6-15.2 cm) in length, opening purplish and coppery on graceful branches.
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