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Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana

Western Honey Mesquite, mesquite

Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana

Life form2, 3: tree
Habitat: riparian
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf format3: bipinnate
leaf shape3: linear
leaf surface3: glandular
leaf margin3: entire
Flower color2: cream
Flowering period2: May
Armament2, 3: long straight spines without sheaths
Family1, 2, 3: Fabaceae (bean family)
Conserved or Obsolete Family1: Leguminosae (pea family)
Synonym(s)1: Prosopis juliflora v.torreyana
Status: Uncommon
Locations where collected or observed:
      Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
      Tinajas Altas area
      Sonoran Desert National Monument
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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