Plants arborescent, 30–50 dm. Stems: thorns on twigs 2–4 cm. Leaf blades 4–6 cm, at early anthesis larger than flowers. Flowers: anthers white to pale pink. Pomes burgundy, sometimes darker.

Phenology: Flowering May–Jun; fruiting Sep–Oct.
Habitat: Open, dry brush
Elevation: 300–400 m

Distribution

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B.C.

Discussion

Of conservation concern.

Variety sheila-phippsiae is locally frequent in the northern Okanagan of British Columbia.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

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