Creosote Bush, Hediondilla, Gobernadora

• Scientific Name: Larrea Tridentata (Sesse & Mocino Ex De Candolle) Coville Var. Tridentata
• Common Name: Creosote Bush, Hediondilla, Gobernadora
• 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=58
• Habitat: Valleys, bajadas
• Life Form: Shrub, medium
• Leaf Description: Alternate bifoliate shiny
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Abundant, widespread
• Family: Zygophyllaceae (caltrop family)