Neltuma glandulosa
Honey Mesquite, Mesquite
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Neltuma glandulosa (commonly known as Honey Mesquite or Mesquite) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Oklahoma, 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)
Arkansas, Botswana, Cape Provinces, Cuba, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Free State, Guinea-Bissau, India, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar, Namibia, New South Wales, Niger, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Pakistan, Queensland, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Victoria, Western Australia
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