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Cercis occidentalis

California redbud

Other common names
Californian redbud
western redbud
Synonyms
Cercis canadensis var. occidentalis
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Botanical details
Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Cercis

Genus description

Cercis are deciduous shrubs or small trees with heart-shaped leaves and clusters of bright pink pea-flowers opening before or with the leaves, followed by flattened, deep purple pods

Name status

Correct

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