Cercis orbiculata
| Cercis orbiculata | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Cercis |
| Species: | C. orbiculata
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| Binomial name | |
| Cercis orbiculata | |
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Cercis orbiculata, the Arizona redbud, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.[3] It is native to the U.S. states of Nevada, Utah, and Arizona, and is particularly common in Grand Canyon National Park.[2][3] A large shrub or small tree, it is typically found on slopes, canyons, and streambanks at elevations from 500 to 6,000 m (1,600 to 19,700 ft).[3][1] Native Americans used its bark and wood for basketry and bow-making.[3] Its showy flowers can be white, pink, purple, or red.[3]
References
- ^ a b Speed, D.J. (2022). "Cercis orbiculata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022 e.T153824155A153835082. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T153824155A153835082.en. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ a b "Cercis orbiculata Greene". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ a b c d e "Cercis orbiculata Greene – California Redbud, Western Redbud, Arizona Redbud, Pata De Vaca". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 2026. Retrieved 13 February 2026.