Thornbush (Anderson's)
Lycium andersonii, Nightshade family (Solanaceae)
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 .