White Crucillo, Graythorn, Abrojo

• Scientific Name: Ziziphus Obtusifolia Var. Canescens
• Common Name: White Crucillo, Graythorn, Abrojo
• 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=46
• Habitat: Washes, riparian areas
• Life Form: Shrub, tall
• Leaf Description: Alternate simple canescent
• Flower Color: Greenish or green
• Flowering Period: May to Sept.
• Spines: Thorns
• Rarity: Common
• Family: Rhamnaceae (buckthorn family)