Latin name: Parkinsonia microphylla Torrey Pronunciation: par-kin-SEW-nee-a my-kro-FIL-a Common name: Littleleaf palo verde Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Habitat: Gravelly slopes and washes to 3500', creosote bush scrub, eastern San Bernardino Co., Whipple Mts Blooming period: April to May Name derivations: 1) Parkinsonia 2) microphylla Formerly Cercidium microphyllum |
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