Mazhar Botanic Garden

Parkinsonia microphylla Torr.

Foothill paloverde

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001241
Common name: Foothill paloverde
English name: Yellow Paloverde
Arabic name: Yellow Paloverde
Country: Arizona California Mexico
(PGR): Rare

Shrub like tree grows 3-5 m high bark yellow green leaves deciduous, small leaved, often shedding them to conserve water, relying on bark photosynthesis flowers pale yellow fruit pod woody,  3-8 cm long, constricted between seeds

ornamental. Landscaping. low-water needs. fix nitrogen. The seeds can be eaten, raw or roasted and are used to make flour for soups. 

 

Cercidium microphyllum (Torr) Rose & IM Johnst

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Texture: Calcareous
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Well water
Climates: Arid
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 8b : 10
pH range: 5.6-8.5

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