Calliandra eriophylla
Fairy Duster, Fairyduster
Other regional names: Mock Mesquite
- Mock Mesquite
Also known as: Anneslia eriophylla (Benth.) Britton +4 more
- Anneslia eriophylla (Benth.) Britton
- Caiandra eriophylla Benth.
- Calliandra chamaedrys A.Gray
- Calliandra conferta A.Gray
- Feuilleea eriophylla (Benth.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Calliandra eriophylla (commonly known as Fairy-Duster) is a shrub within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
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 Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas