Smoke Tree, Palo Cenizo

• Scientific Name: Psorothamnus Spinosus
• Common Name: Smoke Tree, Palo Cenizo
• 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=66
• Habitat: Washes
• Life Form: Tree
• Leaf Description: Leafless
• Flower Color: Lavender to violet to purple
• Flowering Period: Apr. to June
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Fabaceae (bean family)