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Prosopis glandulosa Torr.

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
SpeciesglandulosaMeans “provided with glands,” referring to the secreting structures on the surface ending in hairs or other plant parts

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Prosopis glandulosa (mesquite)

5/2/2018 · Cottonwood Spring, Joshua Tree National Park, Cali­fornia · ≈ 8 × 5″ (20 × 13 cm)

Prosopis glandulosa (mesquite)

5/2/2018 · Cottonwood Spring, Joshua Tree National Park, Cali­fornia

 

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

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Prosopis glandulosa (mesquite)

5/2/2018 · Cottonwood Spring, Joshua Tree National Park, Cali­fornia · ≈ 7 × 4½″ (18 × 12 cm)

Prosopis glandulosa (mesquite)

5/2/2018 · Cottonwood Spring, Joshua Tree National Park, Cali­fornia · ≈ 6 × 4″ (16 × 11 cm)

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