Jojoba | |
Simmodsia chinensis, Box family (Boxaceae)
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Flowers: | Clusters of small green and yellow flowers. A bush may be male with flowers producing pollen, or female, which bears the "acorn-like" jojoba fruit. |
Leaves: | Thick, leathery gray, green oval leaves to 1 1/2" long. |
Height: | Bush may grow to 7' high. |
Photographed March 26, near
Superstition Mountain.. Typically found near desert washes and in rocky areas. |