Retama (Parkinsonia aculeata)

   
 

Fig. 1. Oveview, mature tree in full bloom. Photograph by A.H. Harris. Fig. 2. Flowers and leaves. Photograph by Wynn Anderson.

• Common Names: Parkinsonia, Retama, Mexican Palo Verde, Jerusalem Thorn
• Common Spanish Names: Espino de Jerusalén, Cinacina, Espinillo, Palo Verde
• Scientific Name: Parkinsonia aculeata (par-kin-SOWN-ee-uh uh-koo-lee-AY-tuh)
• Family: Fabaceae (Bean Family)
• Geographic Range: West Indies and South America; naturalized throughout southern United States.
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Last Update: 31 May 2006