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Sonoran Desert Capers

Annuals, Perennials and one Tree. Pungent arome from crushed leaves/buds.

Clammy Weed

Polanisia dodecandra

Desert Caper Tree

Atamisquea emarginata

Photo by K. Darrow

Annual of mid summer to autumn frequently in deep sandy soils of washes. Seeds in elongate pods. Detailed Description

Pen and Ink © by Mike Plagens

A very rare tree in Arizona, found only at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Small, leathery leaves. Detailed Description


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