Catclaw Acacia Tree, Acacia greggii - 25 Seeds, Senegalia greggii (11C)

Description: Catclaw Acacia Tree, Acacia greggii - 25 Seeds, Senegalia greggii (11C) Catclaw is a shrub in the Fabaceae (Legume) family that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, from the extreme south of Utah south through southern Nevada, southeast California, Arizona, New Mexico and western Texas to Baja California, Sinaloa and Nuevo Leon in Mexico. In California it is found in the Mojave Desert and on the eastern side of the the Peninsular Range in desert transition chaparral. The genus Senegalia was formerly classified with the Acacias, and some sources still refer to it by that name. Common names for this species include Catclaw Acacia, Catclaw Mesquite, Gregg's Catclaw, Devil's Claw, Paradise Flower, and Wait-a-minute Bush; these names mostly come from the fact that the stems have numerous hooked thorns with the shape and size of a cat's claw, that tend to hook onto passers-by; the hooked person must stop ("wait a minute") to remove the thorns carefully to avoid injury or shredded clothing. The fruit is a legume pod that is valued by wildlife. This plant should be used away from traffic where its thorns will not cause a problem. As with many southwestern "trees," catclaw acacias are somewhat shrubby. They become more tree-like over time, however, and live well over 100 years.The claws or thorns resemble the claws on a cat or rose plant, broad at the base and curving backward. The flowers are yellowish, cylindrical spikes that are similar to mesquite. The seed pods are three to five inches long and split after maturing. Uses: The ground seeds of the cat claw acacia provided American Indians with a flour from which a mush or cake could be made. The green leaves, stems, and pods are powdered for a tea, and may be used for dysentery. The straight powder will stop bleeding, and can be dusted on infants for diaper rash. American Indians used it widely for treating sore backs and flanks on their horses. A tea can be made from the roots for treating a sore throat and dry cough.

Price: 4.95 USD

Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada

End Time: 2024-06-02T05:36:46.000Z

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