Olneya tesota

Olneya tesota

Overview

Olneya tesota, known as desert ironwood, is a slow-growing leguminous tree endemic to the Sonoran Desert of the southwestern United States and northwestern

Olneya tesota, known as desert ironwood, is a slow-growing leguminous tree endemic to the Sonoran Desert of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is the sole species of its genus in the family Fabaceae and produces lavender-pink flowers, providing critical habitat and food for desert wildlife.

Taxonomy

Ordre Fabales
Famille Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Olneya tesota

Questions fréquentes

What family does Olneya tesota belong to?
Olneya tesota (Olneya tesota) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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