texas kidneywood
multi-stemmed small tree covered with strands of tiny leaves, showing seasonal clusters of bright yellow blooms — ancient medicinal specimen with fragrant foliage when crushed
plant details
texas kidneywood
identification
latin name: Eysenhardtia texana
usda code: EYTE
alternative name(s): Kidneywood, Bee brush, Vara dulce, Palo dulce
classification
ecotopes class: sunny perennials + shrubs
ecological condition(s): sunny edge – desert bajada
size range: large – 8+ ft
habit: shrub
leaf retention: deciduous
light requirement: full sun
color signature: small white flowers
native range
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