Swaziland's Alien Plants Database

Parkinsonia aculeata L. FABACEAE Jerusalem thorn Invasive, Potential problem species Origin: Warm temperate and tropical America Growth Form: Tree/shrub Plant Description: large, spiny shrub or small tree, that has pinnate leaves with up to 100 pairs of small (1.5-4cm) leaflets and spikes of yellow flowers in the leaf axils. Branches are green, drooping, slender and somewhat zigzag. Key Features: Control: Comments: More information: NRCS Plants Database Photo - flowers/leaves Larry Allain @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database Photo - flowers/leaves The Weeds Society of Western Australia

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