Turpentine-Broom

• Scientific Name: Thamnosma Montana
• Common Name: Turpentine-Broom
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona Part 19. Eudicots: Polygalaceae to Simmondsiaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-47: 1-71. Published 23 June 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/47PhytoN-SWArizPt19Poly-Simm.pdf#page=55
• Habitat: Bajadas, rocky slopes
• Life Form: Shrub
• Leaf Description: Alternate simple
• Flower Color: Dark violet
• Flowering Period: Feb. to Apr.
• Spines: Thorns
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Rutaceae (citrus family)