Wildflowers of Southern Arizona
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 
		
New Mexico Locust. 
		
Robinia neomexicana. 
		
Pea (Fabaceae) family.
	
 	 
		
			Plant: Shrub or small tree, generally spreading from underground parts. Leaves: odd-1-pinnate, alternate, deciduous, stipuled. INFLORESCENCE: raceme, axillary; pendent or not. Flowers: calyx bell-shaped, lobes 5; petals 5, 2-2.5 cm, white or pink, banner reflexed; 9 filaments fused, 1 free. Fruit: legume, thick, not winged, dehiscent. Misc: Canyons in pinyon/juniper woodland; < 1500 m.; Apr-Aug.
				
				
Santa Catalina Mountains
				
Catalina Highway.
				
Location: Shoulder of road near Summerhaven.
				
6/16/16
				
						
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