Desert-Willow, Mimbre

• Scientific Name: Chilopsis Linearis Ssp. Arcuata
• Common Name: Desert-Willow, Mimbre
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, C.M. Guilliams, and J. Malusa. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 10. Eudicots: Berberidaceae, Bignoniaceae and Boraginaceae. Phytoneuron 2015-1, 1-60
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/01PhytoN-SWArizPt10Berb-Borag.pdf#page=6
• Habitat: Valley washes
• Life Form: Tree
• Leaf Description: Opposite simple
• Flower Color: Lavender or purple or violet
• Flowering Period: April to Aug.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Bignoniaceae (bignonia family)