Desert Wolfberry, Salicieso

• Scientific Name: Lycium Andersonii V.Andersonii
• Common Name: Desert Wolfberry, Salicieso
• 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=11
• Habitat: Washes, bajadas, rocky slopes
• Life Form: Shrub, medium
• Leaf Description: Fascicled simple, succulent, spatulate, entire, smooth
• Flower Color: Lavender or violet or purple
• Flowering Period: Feb. to Mar.
• Spines: Thorns
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Family: Solanaceae (nightshade family)