Symphoricarpos rotundifolius/oreophilus, June 8, 2021
S. rotundifolius in fruit, August 14, 2021
Common & scientific name
Roundleaf snowberry, Symphoricarpos rotundifolius/oreophilus
Family
Honeysuckle, Caprifoliaceae
Location
Difficult Campground, 8200’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
This common shrub, native to the western United States, produces a white berry apparently enjoyed by no one: birds, animals, or people. Its dainty pink and white flowers, though, deserve a close look!