Fairy Duster, Huajillo

• Scientific Name: Calliandra Eriophylla V.Eriophylla
• Common Name: Fairy Duster, Huajillo
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: a flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 14. Eudicots: Fabaceae - legume family. Phytoneuron 2015-58: 1-83. Published 20 Oct 2015. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/58PhytoN-SWAriz_Pt14Fabs.pdf#page=20
• Habitat: Bajadas, rocky slopes
• Life Form: Shrub, low
• Leaf Description: Alternate pinnate
• Flower Color: Pink to white or whitish
• Flowering Period: Feb. to May
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Common
• Family: Fabaceae (bean family)