species 2,354 observations

Crucifixion Thorn

Canotia holacantha

Field notes

Canotia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Celastraceae. It includes two species native to northern Mexico, Arizona, and Utah.

Canotia holacantha Torr.

Canotia wendtii M.C.Johnst.

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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees

From USDA PLANTS.