Mexican Palo Verde, Bagote, Retama, Guacapora

• Scientific Name: Parkinsonia Aculeata
• Common Name: Mexican Palo Verde, Bagote, Retama, Guacapora
• 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=46
• Habitat: Disturbed areas
• Life Form: Tree
• Leaf Description: Alternate pinnate smooth
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Spines: Spines
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Family: Fabaceae (bean family)