entire-leaved cotoneaster

Cotoneaster integrifolius

Summary 2

Cotoneaster integrifolius, known as entire-leaved cotoneaster, is a species of Cotoneaster that is a low growing shrub. It has been grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and public rock gardens. It has been introduced to Ireland, but has become naturalised. It produces a red berry-like pome fruit that are an important food source for birds that disperse the seeds in their droppings. They are sometimes grown as a hedge for home security.

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  1. (c) Leonora Enking, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), http://www.flickr.com/photos/33037982@N04/3430117340/
  2. (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotoneaster_integrifolius

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