Arizona Desert-Thorn

• Scientific Name: Lycium Exsertum A. Gray
• Common Name: Arizona Desert-Thorn
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A Flora of Southwestern Arizona. Part 20. Eudicots: Solanaceae to Zygophyllaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-52: 1-66. Published 4 August 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/52PhytoN-SWArizPt20.pdf#page=17
• Habitat: Washes, rocky slopes, mountains
• Life Form: Shrub, medium
• Leaf Description: Spatulate to obovate, , glandular,
• Flower Color: Whitish or greenish or green and magenta
• Flowering Period: Jan. and Feb.
• Spines: Spines
• Rarity: Common
• Family: Solanaceae (nightshade family)