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Prosopis pubescens Benth.

Screwbean mesquite

KingdomPlantaePlants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
SubkingdomTracheobiontaVascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
DivisionMagnoliophytaFlowering plants, also known as angiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsidaDicotyledons—plants with two initial seed leaves
SubclassRosidaeRoses, legumes, proteas, dogwoods, hydrangeas, mistletoes, euphorbias, grapes, many more
OrderFabalesLegumes (pea and bean families)
FamilyFabaceaeLegume family (peas and beans)
GenusProsopisA Greek name for the burdock, but unknown why it applies to this plant
SpeciespubescensWith soft, downy hair

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Strombocarpa odorata A. Gray

 

Prosopis pubescens description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.

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Prosopis pubescens (screwbean mesquite)

8/27/2014 · Rio Grande Nature Center, Albuquerque, New Mex­ico · ≈ 11 × 7″ (28 × 18 cm)

Prosopis pubescens (screwbean mesquite)

8/27/2014 · Rio Grande Nature Center, Albuquerque, New Mex­ico · ≈ 9 × 6″ (22 × 15 cm)

Prosopis pubescens (screwbean mesquite)

8/27/2014 · Rio Grande Nature Center, Albuquerque, New Mex­ico · ≈ 15 × 10″ (37 × 25 cm)

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