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English Names: creosotebush, creosote bush Scientific Name: Larrea divaricata tridentata Spanish Names: hediondilla, gobernadora, guamis |
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Zygophyllaceae (caltrop family)
The caltrop family is a small one of about 250 species. The best-known (and most-hated) species is goat-head or puncture vine (Tribulus terrestris), a weed introduced from Europe. Lignum vitae (Guaiacum spp.) is perhaps the hardest wood in the world. Though there are only a few caltrop species in our region, one of them is among the most abundant and widespread desert plants and another is a showy summer wildflower. |
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