desert mock orange
Philadelphus microphyllus A.Gray
Philadelphus microphyllus, known as desert mock orange, is a species in the Hydrangeaceae family. It is native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. This plant thrives in scrub and brush habitats, particularly in rocky areas, foothills, and mountainous regions.
Description
Philadelphus microphyllus, a member of the Hydrangeaceae family, is a species found in northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. It grows in scrub and brush habitats, often in rocky areas, foothills, and mountainous regions. This plant is adapted to arid environments and can be found anchoring itself in rock cracks and crevices. The species was first described by A. Gray in 1849.
Other common names
desert mock orangelittleleaf mock orange
Distribution
NO · Belgium · Flemish Region · Arizona · California · Colorado · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · Nevada · New Mexico · Texas · Utah · Uzbekistan · Wyoming
Synonyms
Philadelphus microphyllus subsp. typicus