Sonoran Desert Trumpet Creepers

Woody shrubs or trees with showy, tubular flowers. There are also vines in this family of plants not found naturally in the Arizona Sonoran Desert.

Desert Willow

Chilopsis liniaris

Yellow Trumpet Bush

Tecoma stans

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Grows as a medium to rather large-sized tree usually near or in washes. Also planted as an ornamental. Detailed Description

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Rare in deep shady canyons, but widely planted as an ornamental in the cities of the Sonoran Desert. Compound leaves. Detailed Description.

Jacaranda

Jacaranda mimosifolia

photo of jacaranda in urban planting © by Michael Plagens. Click for detail Information

Exotic tree frequently planted in urban areas of the Sonoran Desert. Finely divided compound leaves and woody seed pods. Detailed Description.

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