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blue palo verde

Parkinsonia florida

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Parkinsonia

About

Parkinsonia florida, the blue palo verde (syn. Cercidium floridum), is a species of palo verde native to the Sonoran Deserts in the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico. Its name means "green pole or stick" in Spanish, referring to the green trunk and branches, that perform photosynthesis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of blue palo verde?
The scientific name of blue palo verde is Parkinsonia florida.
What kingdom does blue palo verde belong to?
blue palo verde belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does blue palo verde belong to?
blue palo verde belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does blue palo verde belong to?
blue palo verde belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does blue palo verde belong to?
blue palo verde belongs to the order Fabales.
What family does blue palo verde belong to?
blue palo verde belongs to the family Fabaceae.
What genus does blue palo verde belong to?
blue palo verde belongs to the genus Parkinsonia.