Arizona madrone facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Arizona madrone |
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| Arbutus arizonica foliage | |
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Arbutus
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arizonica
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A. xalapensis var. arizonica A.Gray 1886 |
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The Arizona madrone, also known as Arbutus arizonica, is a beautiful tree. It belongs to the heath family, which includes plants like blueberries. This tree grows naturally in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
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Arizona Madrone Tree
Where the Arizona Madrone Lives
The Arizona madrone tree is found in a mountain range called the Sierra Madre Occidental. This range stretches from southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico all the way south to Jalisco in Mexico. You can find it in states like Sonora, Chihuahua, Durango, and Sinaloa. There is even one group of these trees living far away in Tamaulipas.
What the Arizona Madrone Looks Like
The Arizona madrone is a tall tree. It can grow up to 45 ft (14 m), which is about as tall as a four-story building! Its bark has a pretty pinkish-brown color. The tree also produces small fruits. These fruits are orange-red and look like berries.
What the Arizona Madrone is Used For
The orange-red berries of the Arizona madrone are safe to eat. Some indigenous peoples have traditionally used these fruits as food.
See also
In Spanish: Madroño de Arizona para niños
