Cercocarpus traskiae - Catalina Island Mountain Mahogany (Plant) headwear Milkweeds are the only food

Milkweeds are the only food source for the Monarch and Striated Queen caterpillars

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Should take desert heat with enough water

Tall stalks of white to pink flowers attract hummingbirds in spring

Cercocarpus traskiae - Catalina Island Mountain Mahogany (Plant) headwear Milkweeds are the only foodCatalina mahogany is a tree like shrub that can reach 25 feet tall. It is endemic to CA and is endangered. As of 1990, only 7 plants were known to exist in their native habitat. Flowers are fragrant and are followed by plumed seeds. Plant Characteristics Family Name Rosaceae Species Name Cercocarpus traskiae Common Name Catalina Island Mountain Mahogany Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast