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List by Scientific Name - List by Common Name

Parkinsonia aculeata

Mexican Palo Verde, bagote, retama, guacapora

Life form2, 3: tree
Habitat: disturbed areas
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf format3: pinnate
leaf surface3: smooth
Flower color2: yellow
Flowering period2: spring
Armament2, 3: spines
Family1, 2, 3: Fabaceae (bean family)
Conserved or Obsolete Family1: Leguminosae (pea family)
Status: uncommon
Location where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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