Arizona Kidneywood (Eysenhardtia polystachya)

   
 

Eysenhardtia polystachya. Photographs by Wynn Anderson.

• Common English Names: Arizona Kidneywood
• Common Spanish Names: Palo Dulce, Vara Dulce, Taray, Varaduz, Cuate, Palo Cuate, Coatillo, Rosilla, Palo Azul, Cualadulce
• Scientific Name: Eysenhardtia polystachya (eye-sen-HART-ee-uh pol-ee-STEAK-ee-uh)
• Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
• Geographic Range: Disjunct populations from southwestern New Mexico and southeastern Arizona to s Mexico.
• Plant Form: Semi-evergreen tree/shrub to 25' H; drought deciduous
• Remarks: Fragrant white flowers. Full sun. The English name is derived from the use of the plant for treating ills of the kidney.

Last Update: 6 Jul 2002