Prosopis - Wikipedia
WEBProsopis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. It contains around 45 species of spiny trees and shrubs found in subtropical and tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Western Asia, and South Asia.
Prosopis glandulosa (Honey Mesquite) - Gardenia
WEBA graceful southwestern native, Prosopis glandulosa (Honey Mesquite) is a shrub or small deciduous tree with a rounded crown and contorted, drooping branches adorned with feathery, bright-green leaves, up to 8 in. long (20 cm).
Mesquite - Wikipedia
WEBProsopis spp. are different from most invasive species because they are highly aggressive in both their native and introduced ranges. Their impacts on the invaded ecosystems include changes to hydrological, energy, and nutrient cycling, as well as consequences to biodiversity and primary production. [ 1]
Prosopis juliflora (Arizona Native Mesquite, Velvet Mesquite)
WEBProsopis juliflora (Arizona Native Mesquite, Velvet Mesquite) Arizona native mesquite develops into a large deciduous shrub or medium-sized tree, growing to about 30' tall and wide. Its dense canopy of ferny green foliage provides …
Prosopis velutina (Velvet Mesquite) - Gardenia
WEBA handsome southwestern native, Prosopis velutina (Velvet Mesquite) a deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree, with a spreading crown and crooked branches adorned with feathery, velvety, dark green leaves, up to 5 in. long (12 cm).
Mesquite | Desert, Shrub, Legume | Britannica
WEBMesquite, (genus Prosopis), genus of spiny deep-rooted shrubs or small trees in the pea family (Fabaceae). They form extensive thickets in areas from South America into the southwestern United States.
Neltuma juliflora - Wikipedia
WEBProsopis juliflora has a wide range of vernacular names, although no widely used English one except for mesquite, which is used for several species of Prosopis. It is called bayahonda blanca in Spanish, bayarone Français in French, and bayawonn in Creole.
Prosopis pubescens (Screwbean Mesquite) - Gardenia
WEBA graceful southwestern native, Prosopis pubescens (Screwbean Mesquite) is a deciduous shrub or small tree of vase-like habit with long, slender branches and an open canopy of feathery, bluish-green leaves. Twice-compound, the small leaves, up to 3 in. long (7 cm), have 5-9 pairs of leaflets.
Prosopis: a global assessment of the biogeography, benefits, …
WEBJun 4, 2014 · Abstract. Invasive species cause ecological, economic and social impacts and are key drivers of global change. This is the case for the genus Prosopis (mesquite; Fabaceae) where several taxa are among the world's most damaging invasive species.
Prosopis glandulosa - UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden
WEBProsopis glandulosa, honey mesquite, is a small deciduous tree with yellow flowers, thorns, and prominent edible brown legumes. The tree is found in desert habitats and has sweet flowers that attract pollinators.
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