Velvet Mesquite, Mezquite

• Scientific Name: Prosopis Velutina
• Common Name: Velvet Mesquite, Mezquite
• 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=59
• Habitat: Washes, valleys
• Life Form: Tree
• Leaf Description: Alternate bipinnate
• Flower Color: Yellow or yellowish
• Flowering Period: Mar. to Aug.
• Spines: Long short straight spines
• Rarity: Abundant, widespread
• Family: Fabaceae (bean family)