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Parkinsonia aculeata L.

Retama, Paloverde, Mexican Palo Verde, Jerusalem thorn, Lluvia de Oro
Fabaceae (Pea Family)

USDA Symbol: PAAC3
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

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Specimen & Label Data

Parkinsonia aculeata

Retama, Palo Verde

Fabaceae

Location: E side of Network Dr., 1/4 mi N of Prue Rd.
 Latitude: 0.000000

Habitat: Single tree in open area of full sun, dry gravelly soil.

Description: Small, thorny tree w/dark green bark. Compound leaves. Bright yellow flowers, one petal with orange venation.

County: Bexar
 Collector: Lottie Millsaps
 Collection Date: Sept. 28, 1991
 Specimen number: 131

Herbarium Owner: NPSOT
 Herbarium ID: 0141
 Accession Date: Dec.18,1991
 Accession Number: 12

Annotations: SCXXB

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