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Palo Blanco

Lysiloma candidum

Taxonomy

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

About

Lysiloma candidum, most commonly known as the palo blanco, is a tree of the family Fabaceae near-endemic to the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico. It may grow to a height of 10 metres (33 ft) and is one of the few spineless woody legumes in the region. It has compound leaves with oval gray-green leaflets. The creamy-white, globose clusters of flowers bloom in March through May and perfume the air with a light, spicy fragrance. The flowers...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Palo Blanco?
The scientific name of Palo Blanco is Lysiloma candidum.
What kingdom does Palo Blanco belong to?
Palo Blanco belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Palo Blanco belong to?
Palo Blanco belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Palo Blanco belong to?
Palo Blanco belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Palo Blanco belong to?
Palo Blanco belongs to the order Fabales.
What family does Palo Blanco belong to?
Palo Blanco belongs to the family Fabaceae.
What genus does Palo Blanco belong to?
Palo Blanco belongs to the genus Lysiloma.