Neltuma odorata

Neltuma odorata (Torr. & Frém.) C.E. Hughes & G.P. Lewis
[Prosopis glandulosa Torr. var. torreyana (L.D. Benson) M.C. Johnst.]

Honey Mesquite
Fabaceae - Fabales

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Protologue: Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York 2: 192 (1827)
Pronunciation: Nel-tù-ma o-do-rà-ta
Etymology: Gr. name for burdock (Arctium, Asteraceae), unknown why it applies to this plant + glandular/provided with glands

Jepson eFlora Treatment

Jepson eFlora Key to Neltuma taxa

SD County Synoptic Voucher of Neltuma odorata, as Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana

Distribution:
 
Left: S.D. County Plant Atlas (http://sdplantatlas.org). Right: CCH2. Click to see current herbarium records. (Note: All as Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana).  

Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana habit Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana inflorescences
Neltuma odorata
Left: A tree or large shrub, with a long taproot that can absorb from the water table.
Right: Leaves are geminate-pinnate. The inflorescence is a group of spikes.

Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana leaves
Neltuma odorata
Note geminate-pinnate leaves and paired stipular spines.
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