Fremont Wolfberry, Salicieso

  • Scientific Name: Lycium Fremontii V.Fremontii
  • Common Name: Fremont 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=18
  • Habitat: Valley washes, valleys, alkali flats
  • Life Form: Shrub, medium
  • Leaf Description: Alternate or fascicled, simple, to spatulate, finely
  • Flower Color: Pink or magenta
  • Flowering Period: Jan. to Feb.
  • Spines: Thorns
  • Rarity: Locally common
  • Family: Solanaceae (nightshade family)