Parkinsonia

Parkinsonia praecox

Parkinsonia praecox is an evergreen shrub or small tree usually growing 2 - 4 metres tall but occasionally reaching 9 metres in forested areas of northeastern Sonora. The crown is usually rounded or flat-topped and spreading in exposed habitats, erect and less branched in sheltered habitats. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use of the gum contained in its stems.

Other Details

• Family :
  Fabaceae
• Common Name :
  Palo Brea
• Origin :
  Northeastern Sonora