Arbutus canariensis

Arbutus canariensis

Arbutus canariensis is an endemic species to the Canary Islands from the kind of strawberry trees (Arbutus ).

Features

Arbutus canariensis is a tree that reaches the stature heights of up to 15 meters. The stem is reddish brown. The bark peels off. The leaves are notched - cut and up to 15 inches long. Young they are hairy. The inflorescence is glandular. The flowers are usually white, but can also be greenish- white or white - pink. The berries have a diameter of 2 to 3 centimeters and are fleshy and tasty.

Occurrence

Arbutus canariensis is endemic to the Canary Islands El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Their habitat are the laurel forest and Fayal - Brezal.

Documents

  • Adalbert Hohenester, Walter of Wels: Excursion Flora of the Canary Islands. With views of all Macaronesia. Eugen Ulmer, Stuttgart 1993, ISBN 3-8001-3466-7.
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