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Milkweeds
The genus Asclepias is in the Milkweed family Aclepiadaceae and there are about 30 species of Asclepias found in Arizona from low deserts to...
Lycium pallidum
Lycium species are found around the world (look up goji berry). Lycium pallidum is the most widespread species in the southwest, found throughout Arizona,...
Thomomys bottae
There are 3 genera of pocket gophers in North America and close to 20 species. In southern Arizona, Botta’s Pocket Gopher (Thomomys bottae) is...
Psacalium decompositum
Psacalium decompositum or Indian Plantain is common in the shady mountain forests of southeastern Arizona. You can impress your friends while on a hike...
Scotoleon Niger
Scotoleon Niger If I got the species of my local ant lion correct it is by luck and some educational guessing. There are 100...
Frenchy
I thought I was through mourning the death of an old friend until an upcoming musical gig brought it all back to me. Well,...