Wildflowers of Tucson, Arizona
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Menodora scabra - Rough Menodora (Twinberry) Menodora scabra - Rough Menodora (Twinberry)
Scientific Name: Menodora scabra
Common Name: Rough Menodora, Twinberry, Yellow Menodora
Flower Color: Yellow
Plant Type: Subshrub, Herb, Perennial
Height: To 2 1/2 feet (76 cm) tall
Date Observed: April 17, 2004
Notes: The tubular, 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) wide flowers have 5 rounded lobes. The flower buds are reddish orange. The flowers are followed by pairs of 1/4 inch (6 mm) wide, translucent, round, green to reddish fruits that dry to a tan color. The leaves are green and lanceolate.
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