Mesquite tree on desert flats |
Mesquite trees lining a desert wash |
Mesquite thicket |
State record: largest Honey Mesquite tree in Nevada |
Honey Mesquite |
Honey Mesquite on high ground in a playa |
Honey Mesquite with shaggy bark |
Honey Mesquite with long, stout, sharp spines |
Stout spines |
Stout spines |
Stout spines |
Stout spines |
Honey Mesquite with very long, stout spines |
Honey Mesquite with very long, stout spines |
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Leaves compound with many paired, long-narrow, glossy-smooth leaflets |
One compound leaf in the palm of my hand |
One compound leaf with many long, narrow leaflets (upper surface) |
One compound leaf with glossy-smooth leaflets (lower surface) |
Paired, glossy-smooth leaflets; long and narrow |
Paired, glossy-smooth leaflets; long and narrow |
Flower buds |
Flower buds |
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Honey Mesquite ripening beanpods |
Honey Mesquite ripening beanpods |
Honey Mesquite with dried fruits |
Honey Mesquite with dried fruits |
Honey Mesquite with dried fruits |
Dried fruits in a Honey Mesquite tree |
Honey Mesquite ripe beanpods |
Honey Mesquite ripe beanpods |
Honey Mesquite drying seed pods |
Honey Mesquite dry seed pods |
During late summer, beanpods fall to the ground |
Many beanpods on the ground |
Honey Mesquite without leaves during winter |
Honey Mesquite branches without leaves during winter |