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''Mortonia'' is a small genus of flowering shrubs known as saddlebushes, "sand paper bush" or mortonias. These are rough, hairy shrubs with leathery leaves and panicles of fleshy white to purplish flowers. They bear nutlets containing 1 seed each. They are native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where they are most abundant in dry regions. Mortonia scabrella shows a strong preference for alkaline, limestone soils. Selected species: *''Mortonia greggii'' *''Mortonia scabrella'' *''Mortonia sempervirens'' *''Mortonia utahensis'' ==External links== *(Jepson Manual Treatment ) *(USDA Plants Profile ) 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mortonia」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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