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Prosopis pallida is often confused with:
Sophora affinis Sophora affinis
Plants that fill a similar niche:
Morus rubra 'Collier'
Pilea nummulariifolia Leaves
Smilax glauca Smilax glauca

Algaroba Prosopis pallida

Other Common Name(s):

Other plants called Algaroba:

Previously known as:

  • Prosopis limensis
Phonetic Spelling
PROS-oh-pis PAL-lid-duh
Description

Mesquite is a drought-tolerant tree native to Peru in the bean family.

It is a federally listed noxious weed in the USA and not recommended for gardens.

See this plant in the following landscape:
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats#weed#Noxious Weed (Federal list)
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats#weed#Noxious Weed (Federal list)
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Prosopis
    Species:
    limensis
    Family:
    Fabaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Woody
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Peru
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Tree
  • Leaves:
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Drought