California Desert-Thorn

• Scientific Name: Lycium Californicum V.Californicum
• Common Name: California 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=15
• Habitat: Washes
• Life Form: Shrub
• Leaf Description: Alternate or fascicled, , entire, succulent, smooth
• Flower Color: White or whitish and purple or magenta
• Flowering Period: Mostly spring
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Family: Solanaceae (nightshade family)