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Parkinsonia microphylla

Foothill Paloverde, palo verde

Parkinsonia microphylla
Parkinsonia microphylla
Parkinsonia microphylla
Parkinsonia microphylla
Parkinsonia microphylla
Parkinsonia microphylla

Life form2, 3: tree
Habitat: rocky slopes, bajadas
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf format3: bipinnate
leaf shape3: orbicular
leaf surface3: smooth
leaf margin3: entire
Flower color2: yellow and white or whitish
Flowering period2: Apr. to May
Armament2, 3: thorns
Family1, 2, 3: Fabaceae (bean family)
Conserved or Obsolete Family1: Leguminosae (pea family)
Synonym(s)1: Cercidium microphyllum
Status: abundant,widespread
Locations where collected or observed:
      Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
      Tinajas Altas area
      Ajo vicinity and BLM land
      Barry M. Goldwater Range
      Sonoran Desert National Monument

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