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[Species] lemonadeberry (Rhus integrifolia) [Notes on the species] 
As the most dominant plant on Palos Verdes Penisula, this large shrub has deep roots to keep its dark green leaves year-round. Lemonadeberry gets its name from the lemony taste of the seed's white coating, which appears in spring.
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Notes on the species