As a legume, mesquites are one of the few sources of fixed nitrogen in the desert habitat. The trees bloom from spring to summer. They often produce fruits known as "pods". Prosopis spp. are able to grow up to 8 metres (26 ft) tall, depending on site and climate.

Mesquite is an extremely hardy, drought-tolerant plant because it can draw water from the water table through its long taproot (recorded at up to 190 ft in depth). However, it can also use water in the upper part of the ground, depending upon availability. The tree can easily and rapidly switch from utilizing one water source to the other.

Mesquite is the most common shrub/small tree of the desert southwest. Like many members of the legume family (called Fabaceae these days), mesquite restores nitrogen to the soil. There are three common species of mesquite: honey mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa), screwbean mesquite (Prosopis pubescens ) and velvet mesquite (Prosopis velutina).

2025年1月6日 · Discover everything about the mesquite tree, from its drought-resistant nature to its many uses. Learn how to grow and maintain this versatile desert plant in your landscape

mesquite, (genus Prosopis), genus of spiny deep-rooted shrubs or small trees in the pea family (Fabaceae). They form extensive thickets in areas from South America into the southwestern United States. They are considered pests and have been eradicated in some places.

2024年12月9日 · The mesquite plant occupies about 50% of the surface in some arid and semi-arid areas of the north of Mexico. These shrubby and tree plants, partially or entirely deciduous, are capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen .

2023年1月5日 · Due to their vast, spreading roots, mesquite trees are tolerant of drought and can survive low light. You can find mesquite trees growing in deserts, grasslands, along streams, and on hillsides. Because of their fast growth and extensive root system, mesquite plants are considered invasive in some areas.

For current distribution, please consult the Plant Profile page for this species on the PLANTS Web site. This plant is the common mesquite tree of the subtropical scrub south and southeast of the Sonoran desert in Sonora. In the desert it is found northward from Guaymas on the coast to …

VELVET MESQUITE Prosopis velutina Woot. plant symbol = PRVE Contributed By: USDA, NRCS, National Plant Data Center & UC Davis Arboretum Alternative Names: mesquite Uses Ethnobotanic: The pods of this mesquite provided an important food to the Maricopa, Pima, Haulapais, and other tribes of the Southwest and are still very important today.

Prosopis velutina, commonly known as velvet mesquite, is a small to medium-sized tree. It is a legume adapted to a dry, desert climate. Though considered to be a noxious weed in states outside its natural range, [citation needed] it plays a vital role …