Symphoricarpos rotundifolius, June 16, 2023
In fruit, September 21, 2023, Difficult
Common & scientific name
Roundleaf snowberry, Symphoricarpos rotundifolius
Family
Honeysuckle, Caprifoliaceae
Location
Roadside, 8,200’
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!