Occurrence ID: bb6636bb-d1a3-4e22-b2a7-2e6ba6dc0f7e

Family: Asteraceae

Determiner: Collector

Observer: Ron Vanderhoff

Collector Number: 1156

Date: 2022-10-17

Locality: United States, California, Orange

Latitude/Longitude: 33.6975 -117.6394 +-5m. WGS84

Verbatim Coordinates: 33.6975 -117.6394

Elevation: 448 Meters

Habitat: Coastal sage scrub at trailside.

Description: Single plant likely planted, with other Malosma, but this a possible intergeneric hybrid.. Characters of Malosma and Rhus (ovata?), more Malosma. Plant 2.5m H and W, bark grey, smooth. Leaf thick and leathery (thicker than Malosma, similar to Rhus); blade averaging 8-11 cm x 4-5 cm, narrow ovate to elliptical-oblong, slightly tapering to distal end; petiole 3-4 cm; tip mostly acute, some obtuse; base rounded; blade somewhat wavy, but relatively flat and not folded; glossy green adaxially, lighter and duller abaxially; entire, margins smooth. Newest foliage bronze-red. Stems reddish. Old flower inflorescences resembling Malosma; well branched, thin pedicels, not stout (like Rhus), dried, but present on plant (from summer bloom?). Odd possible hybrid, although the bloom periods are distinct and compatibility unknown and unreported(?).

Reproductive Condition: Flowering

Individual Count: 11-50

Notes: Common at several spots at trailside.