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Sorbus L. (Rosaceae)

A genus of about 250 species of trees and shrubs; mainly temperate Northern Hemisphere.

One species occurs in North Carolina: Sorbus americana (Mountain-ash). It is native to the state.


Bark of Sorbus americana
Bark of Sorbus americana (coming soon)
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Terminal bud of Sorbus americana (Photo: A. Krings, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
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Leaves and flowers of Sorbus americana (Copyright W. Cook)
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Flowers of Sorbus americana (Copyright W. Cook)
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Fruit and leaves of Sorbus americana (Copyright W. Cook)
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N.C. distribution of Sorbus americana
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Sorbus americana (Mountain-ash)
(Common [rare in Pd]; high elevation forests, balds, and high elevation rock outcrops; Mt, Pd; Fl: Jun-Jul, Fr: Sep-Oct[persisting well into winter])