Parkinsonia aculeata L., Jerusalem Thorn
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Parkinsonia aculeata, Jerusalem
Thorn, has sharp thorns throughout
the branches and twigs.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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The yellow flowers of Parkinsonia
aculeata develop red accents as they
age.
October, Tarrant Co., Texas
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The flowers pictured below are on the
same Jerusalem thorn tree pictured above
but earlier in the year. See the red?
October, Tarrant Co., Texas
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A member of the pea family, Parkinsonia
aculeata grows long seed pods.
October, Tarrant Co., Texas
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Spring time yellow flowers of the
Jerusalem Thorn tree.
April, Tarrant Co., Texas
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Flowers, buds, and leaves of the
Jerusalem Thorn tree are all small
and delicate.
April, Tarrant Co., Texas
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The spring breeze lifts the airy
foliage of Parkinsonia aculeata
and makes them whip and sway.
April, Tarrant Co., Texas
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A mature Parkinsonia aculeata tree
has an irregular crown and may be
multi-trunked.
April, Tarrant Co., Texas
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The bark of Parkinsonia aculeata is
actually green and smooth when
young turning brown and rough with
age.
April, Tarrant Co., Texas
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Mature bark of Parkinsonia aculeata.
April, Tarrant Co., Texas
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