Molinadendron
| Molinadendron | |
|---|---|
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| Molinadendron guatemalense | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Hamamelidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Hamamelidoideae |
| Tribe: | Eustigmateae |
| Genus: | P.K.Endress |
| Species | |
| Molinadendron guatemalense | |
Molinadendron is a genus of the Hamamelidaceae family, order Saxifragales, containing three reported species: Molinadendron guatemalense, Molinadendron hondurense, and Molinadendron sinaloense. Relatives include witch-hazel and winter-hazel.
Molinadendron sinaloense is an evergreen tree native to the woodlands of western Mexico. It reaches a height of up to 20 ft (6.2 m). Leaves are oval, tapered, 3-6 inch (7.6-15.2 cm) in length, opening purplish and coppery on graceful branches.
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