Arizona rosewood facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Arizona rosewood |
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V. californica
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Arizona rosewood (scientific name: Vauquelinia californica) is a special type of plant. It's an evergreen shrub or small tree. This means it stays green all year long! It belongs to the Rosaceae family, which is also known as the rose family.
The wood of the Arizona rosewood is dark brown with red streaks. It is very hard and heavy, much like a beautiful 'rosewood.' In early spring, this plant grows many dense white flowers.
Where Does Arizona Rosewood Grow?
The Arizona rosewood plant is native to the Southwestern United States. You can find it in Arizona and the southwestern part of New Mexico. It also grows in Madrean Sky Islands habitats. These are like tall "island" mountains surrounded by deserts.
The plant is also found in Baja California and northern Baja California Sur in Mexico. It grows in the Peninsular Ranges there. You can also spot it in Sonora, which is in Northwestern Mexico.
Growing Arizona Rosewood
People often grow Vauquelinia californica as an ornamental plant. This means it's grown for its beauty in gardens and parks. It's a great choice because it can handle dry weather very well.
Gardeners use it as a shrub, a hedge (a living fence), or a small tree. If you train it to grow with just one main trunk, it can reach up to 15 feet (about 4.5 meters) tall!
See also
In Spanish: Vauquelinia californica para niños
