Senegalia greggii
Cat's Claw, Devil's Claw Acacia
Other regional names: Texas Mimosa
- Texas Mimosa
Also known as: Acacia durandiana Buckley +6 more
- Acacia durandiana Buckley
- Acacia greggii A.Gray
- Acacia greggii var. arizonica Isely
- Acacia greggii var. arizonicas Isely
- Acacia greggii var. greggii
- Acacia rotundata Pav. ex Benth.
- Mimosa rotundata Pav. ex Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Found natively in North America, Senegalia greggii (commonly known as Cat's-Claw or Devil's-Claw Acacia) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Iraq