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The Palo Verde tree grows as a desert-drought-tolerant species developing in the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico. The tree belongs to the Parkinsonia
Cascalote (Caesalpinia cacalaco) is a native Mexican tree with small yellow flowers that grows on thorny branches. This plant chooses to grow best in dry
Desert native Velvet Mesquite (Prosopis velutina) spreads its feathery leaves and survives easily on little water while adjusting well to dry habitats. This tree has
The scientific name of Little Leaf Cordia is Cordia parvifolia but people also refer to it as Cordia parvifolia. Little Leaf Cordia develops a natural
Arizona Rosewood (Vauquelinia californica) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Arizona and northern Mexico. The plant features thick dark green foliage that
Desert Lavender, also known as Hyptis emoryi, is a fragrant evergreen shrub found in the arid regions of the lower southwest and northern Mexico. The
Feathery Cassia represents Senna artemisioides which grows as an evergreen bush-like plant with silvery-gray greenery and bright yellow flowers. This Australian native plant shows a
Chuparosa (Justicia californica) is a flowering shrub that originates from the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It produces tube-shaped flowers with red, orange, or
Firecracker Penstemon (Penstemon eatonii) displays bright red tubular flowers that serve as hummingbird attractants, and it exists as a perennial plant. Firecracker Penstemon grows naturally
Hop Bush (Dodonaea viscosa) is an evergreen shrub that demands warm regions with arid conditions and coastline environments worldwide. The plant thrives in dry, rocky
Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa) grows as a drought-tolerant shrub throughout the southwestern USA and northern Mexican regions. Brittlebush finds its perfect home in arid desert terrains,
The perennial shrub Black Dalea (Dalea frutescens) blossoms as a drought-tolerant plant with purple flowers and feathery green foliage. It grows natively across northern Mexico