Arbutus canariensis   Canary Islands Strawberry Tree Endemic

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A. canariensis is an endemic species occurring on a a few of the Canary Islands including Tenerife. It was immediately obvious as an Arbutus species because of the rich brown bark typical of this genus. Although the tree was in full flower, unlike our British Isles Arbutus unedo, there were no fruits to be seen along with the flowers.

Arbutus canariensis

Arbutus canariensis Canary Islands Strawberry Tree

Forests of Orotava valley near Aguamansa, Tenerife, Canary Islands 10th February 2009

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Arbutus canariensis

Forests of Orotava valley near Aguamansa, Tenerife, Canary Islands 10th February 2009

Added 22nd February 2009, updated 27th Feb 2010

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