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Lycium pallidum
Lycium pallidum Miers
Boxthorn, Frutilla, Pale Desert-thorn, Pale Wolfberry, Rabbit-thorn
Solanaceae (Potato family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LYPA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Green , PurpleBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Greenish white to purple, usually with purple veins.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , NM , NV , OK , TX , UTNative Habitat: Desert grasslands, riparian areas, chaparral, pinyon-juniper woodlands.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Naval Air Station Kingsville - Kingsville, TX
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lycium pallidum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lycium pallidum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lycium pallidum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-10Research By: CBR