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Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana (Western honey mesquite)
Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana (L. Benson) M.C. Johnston

Western honey mesquite, Torrey mesquite, Western mesquite

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

USDA Symbol: PRGLT

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Size Class: 6-12 ft.

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , NV , NM , TX , UT
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
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From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA

Bibliography

Native Landscaping from El Paso to L.A. (2000) Wasowski, S. and A. Wasowski
Trees of Central Texas (1984) Vines, Robert A.

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Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana

Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-02-20
Research By: TWC Staff

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