Foothill Paloverde, Palo Verde

• Scientific Name: Parkinsonia Microphylla
• Common Name: Foothill Paloverde, Palo Verde
• 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=49
• Habitat: Rocky slopes, bajadas
• Life Form: Tree
• Leaf Description: Alternate bipinnate
• Flower Color: Yellow and white or whitish
• Flowering Period: Apr. to May
• Spines: Thorns
• Rarity: Abundant, widespread
• Family: Fabaceae (bean family)