Prosopis pallida
(Prosopis, Mesquite, Algaroba)
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FAMILY |
Mimosaceae / Fabaceae |
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Species |
Prosopis pallida |
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Common name(s) |
Prosopis, Mesquite, Algaroba |
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Flower colour; life form |
Flowers cream. Small much-branched tree to 6 m tall. |
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Distinguishing features |
Stems bear sharp spines; leaves bipinnate. Flowers in spikes 5-7 cm long, these arise in the leaf axils. Pods pale brown, 12-20 cm long, margins thickened. |
