Prosopis Species, Screwbean, Tornillo

Prosopisreptans

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Prosopis (PROS-oh-pis)
Species
reptans (REP-tanz)
Synonym
Prosopis abbreviata var. argentina
Strombocarpa reptans
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | February 2016 | negative

This species generates much airborne pollen and is a moderate allergen.

In Texas, where it's native, ranchers despise mesq...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | September 2006 | neutral

Tornillo, Prosopis reptans is Endemic to Texas.

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