Prosopis glandulosa var. glandulosa
(Honey Mesquite)
Prosopis glandulosa var. glandulosa, Inks Lake State Park, 2264
Prosopis glandulosa var. glandulosa, Walnut Creek Park, Austin, Travis Co. 0294
Prosopis glandulosa var. glandulosa, Inks Lake State Park, 2269
Prosopis glandulosa var. glandulosa, Inks Lake State Park, 2256
Prosopis glandulosa var. glandulosa, Walnut Creek Park, Austin, Travis Co. 0315
Prosopis glandulosa var. glandulosa, Walnut Creek Park, Austin, Travis Co. 0305
Prosopis glandulosa var. glandulosa, Inks Lake State Park, 2266
| Scientific Name | Prosopis glandulosa var. glandulosa | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PRGLG |
| Common Name | Honey Mesquite | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 529861 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Found in a variety of soils and environments from river bottoms to rangelands and desert; widespread throughout Mexico, Texas and adjoining states. Plant: Deciduous large shrub or small tree to 30 feet tall; straight, sharp spines 1 to 2 inches in length on branches; gray-brown bark, newer twigs red-brown or greenish. Leaves: Bipinnately compound leaves; first division with 2 to 4 sets of pinnae, each composed of 8 to 20 pairs of green, smooth leaflets; linear-oblong leaflets, 1/2 to 1-1/2 inches long. Inflorescence: Cylindrical spikes, 1/1-2 to 3 inches long, composed of many small, tubular flowers with 5 green petals, and numerous protruding white to yellow stamens. Bloom Period: March to November. Fruit: Seed pods 4 to 8 inches long, straight or slightly curved; tan colored when mature. Reference: SEINet, Wildflower Center and others. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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