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

목(目) Fabales
과(科) Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Olneya tesota

자주 묻는 질문

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

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