Parkinsonia florida
Parkinsonia florida
Parkinsonia florida, commonly known as the Blue Palo Verde, is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae. Pronounced as "par-kin-son-ia flo-ri-da", the name is derived from the Latin words 'Parkinsonia', named after English botanist John Parkinson, and 'florida', meaning 'flowering' or 'flourishing'.
Description
The Parkinsonia florida is a small to medium-sized tree, reaching a height of 10–15 m (33–49 ft). The bark is bluish-green in color and photosynthetic. The leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, with tiny leaflets that are drought-deciduous. The flowers are yellow, appearing in the spring and after summer rains. The fruit is a legume, which is dry, straight, and constricted between seeds.
Distribution and habitat
Parkinsonia florida is native to the Sonoran Desert in the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico. It grows predominantly in desert washes and on rocky hillsides, thriving in sandy and well-drained soils.
Uses
The wood of Parkinsonia florida is used for fuel and woodworking. The flowers are a valuable source of nectar for bees, and the seeds are eaten by various desert animals.
Related species
Related species include Parkinsonia aculeata (Mexican Palo Verde) and Parkinsonia microphylla (Yellow Palo Verde).
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Parkinsonia florida
- Wikipedia's article - Parkinsonia florida
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