Little-leaf mountain mahogany
Little-leaf mountain mahogany is a robust shrub with winding branches and finely textured evergreen foliage, reflecting its resilience to dry, rocky environments. Its leaves are small and leathery, an adaptation to conserve water. In spring, little-leaf mountain mahogany reveals modest pinkish-white flowers, which evolve into distinctive feathery plumes, aiding in seed dispersal by the wind.