silverleaf cotoneaster

Cotoneaster pannosus

Member of cotoneasters (genus Cotoneaster)
rose family (family Rosaceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
white in flowering plants

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• plant arching, 1–9 m
• petals white, spreading; fruit bright red
• leaf blade 15–32 mm, 8–15 mm wide, thin, adaxially ± blue-green, lateral veins not sunken
• common

Toxicity of cotoneaster (Cotoneaster spp.):
4 – Ingestion of these plants, especially in large amounts, is expected to cause serious effects to the heart, liver, kidneys or brain. If ingested in any amount, call the poison center immediately.

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Chris’s observations: 17 (6 are research grade)

Locations:

• Sweeney Ridge National Recreation Area: 4
• Sierra Azul OSP: 3
• Lake Chabot RP: 2
• Windy Hill OSP: 2
• Almaden Quicksilver CP
• Alum Rock Park, San Jose
• Golden Gate National Recreation Area
• San Pedro Valley CP
• Sanborn CP
• Waterdog Lake & Open Space

Months:

• Jun.: 1
• Jul.: 2
• Aug.: 0
• Sep.: 0
• Oct.: 4
• Nov.: 3
• Dec.: 3
• Jan.: 0
• Feb.: 1
• Mar.: 3

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora