Plant Galls of the Western United States Los Nogales its red catkins bloom much

its red catkins bloom much of the year

A handsome shrub with showy vivid pink flowers in summer

though can become very large with age

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but occasionally reaches the size of a large tree with a stately form and dense

Plant Galls of the Western United States Los Nogales its red catkins bloom muchBeautiful and bizarre, plant galls are growths of various shapes, sizes, and colors produced in response to invading organisms. Describing 536 species of galls and their causative agents, Plant Galls of the Western United States explores this unique realm with stunning photos and fascinating information about the life cycles of the organisms involved. Often species specific, plant galls can be shaped like stars, baskets, clubs, wigs, bowls, and cups,