Foothills paloverde
Parkinsonia microphylla
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A thorny shrub. The branches are tangled. It grows 6 m tall. There are 1-2 leaves per node. The pods are 4-11 cm long and 7-9 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows between 800-1,300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, pods