Thornbush (Anderson's) | |
Lycium andersonii, Nightshade family (Solanaceae)
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Flowers: | Small white or purplish tubular bells to 1/2" long with 4-5 rounded petals at lip, followed by bright orange egg-shaped berries. |
Leaves: | Soft hairy light green oval leaves, to 1 3/4" long. |
Height: | Bush may grow to 9'. |
Photographed December
10, in Superstition Mountain area. Typically found in flat areas and near desert washes . |