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Ambrosia Dumosa

Description Ambrosia Dumosa, commonly known as burrobrush or white bursage, is a desert shrub native to the southwestern United States. It belongs to the family Asteraceae and can grow up to 6 feet tall. The plant has a deep taproot and a dense crown of branches. Its leaves are small and grayish-green in color, with a woolly texture that helps…
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Adenophyllum Wrightii

Description Adenophyllum Wrightii is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is commonly known as Wright’s dogweed, yellow dogweed, and butter daisy. This plant typically grows up to 3 feet tall and spreads up to 3 feet wide. It is known for its striking yellow blooms that appear in the late spring and early summer. The…
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Piptochaetium Pringlei

Description Piptochaetium Pringlei is a native grass species found in Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is a perennial bunchgrass that grows up to 40 inches tall and 16 inches wide. The plant has a deep root system and produces elongated stems that are covered with hair-like structures called awns. The leaves are long, narrow, and have a bluish-green…
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Trichostema Arizonicum

Description Trichostema Arizonicum, also known as Arizona Bluecurls, is a unique plant with blue flowers native to the southwestern United States. It is characterized by its curly leaves and blue flowers that bloom from June to September. This plant is a member of the mint family and has a distinctive scent when its leaves are crushed. Trichostema Arizonicum grows up…
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Prosopis Glandulosa Var. Torreyana

Description Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana is a species of flowering plant found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It belongs to the Fabaceae family, which is the third-largest family of flowering plants after Orchidaceae and Asteraceae. This plant is commonly known as honey mesquite or western honey mesquite. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida…
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Pinus Cembroides

Description Pinus Cembroides, also known as Mexican Pinyon or Mexican Pine, is a species of pine tree that is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It belongs to the Pinaceae family and is a small to medium-sized tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. The bark is thick and scaly, and the needles are short,…
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Nicotiana Quadrivalvis

Description Nicotiana Quadrivalvis, also known as the Four-Valved Tobacco Plant, is a species of tobacco plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It belongs to the Solanaceae family, which is known for its diverse range of plants including tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes. Nicotiana Quadrivalvis is an annual plant that grows up to four feet tall and two…
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Hilaria

Description Hilaria is a genus of grasses that belongs to the Poaceae family. These grasses are commonly found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Hilaria species are known for their ability to grow in arid and semi-arid regions, making them an important part of the ecosystem in these areas. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class…
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Grusonia Clavata

Description Grusonia Clavata, also known as the club cholla or clavate cactus, is a species of cactus native to the southwestern United States. This unique cactus grows in clumps or mounds, with each individual plant reaching a height of up to 4 feet and a width of up to 6 feet. The green stems of the Grusonia Clavata are covered…
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Astrolepis Crassifolia

Description Astrolepis Crassifolia, commonly known as the Texas lace fern, is a unique fern species that is native to the southwestern United States. It is a small evergreen plant that grows in clusters and can reach up to 12 inches in height. This fern has fronds that are bright green and delicate, giving it a lace-like appearance. Taxonomic Information Domain…
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