Scientific Name: Heteromeles arbutifolia M.Roem.

Caption: 7d. Toyon leaves

Photographer: kqedquest

Image Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kqedquest/908735158/

Locality: California, United States (38.551706, -122.521792)

Notes: The distinctive sawtooth leaves of the native toyon shrub (Heteromeles arbutifolia) are a common sight in Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. The local Wappo people would bake the late-season berries in hot coals and enjoy themas a snack.

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