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Genus ARBUTUS, Linn. — Part 1

C. Bark red to brown; leaves oval.

D. Fruit orange red, 1/2 inch in diameter.

(A. Menziesii) MADRONA

DD. Fruit dark red, 1/3 inch in diameter.

(A. Xalapensis) MEXICAN MADRONA

CC. Bark red to pale grey; leaves lanceolate.

(A. Arizonica) ARIZONA MADRONA

AA. Leaves deciduous; flowers small, numerous, in terminal compound racemes; fruit a conical 5-celled capsule.