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Thamnosma montana

Turpentine-broom

Life form2, 3: shrub
Habitat: bajadas, rocky slopes
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf format3: simple
Flower color2: dark violet
Flowering period2: Feb. to Apr.
Armament2, 3: thorns
Family1, 2, 3: Rutaceae (citrus family)
Status: locally common
Locations where collected or observed:
      Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
      Tinajas Altas area

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