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Smoke Tree
Psorothamnus spinosus
In the United States:
Native
· also called desert smoke tree, smokethorn
Desert legume whose purple pea-like flowers are visited by honeybees and native bees for nectar and pollen. Blooms in late spring to early summer in arid washes; full sun and extreme drought tolerance once established.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | May–July |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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