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Lysiloma watsonii

Lysiloma watsonii Rose

Littleleaf False Tamarind

Fabaceae (Pea family)

Synonym(s): Lysiloma microphyllum var. thornberi, Lysiloma thornberi

USDA Symbol: LYWA

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)