Title: Plants of Texas Rangelands » Honey mesquite
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Honey mesquite
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Content: Plants of Texas Rangelands » Honey mesquite
Honey mesquite
Prosopis glandulosa Torr. var. glandulosa
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Description
Honey mesquite is a small to medium-height tree or shrub. It is thorny and has either one stem or branches near the ground. A member of the Legume family, it is the most common species of mesquite in Texas. The leaves of honey mesquite are deciduous and located alternately along the stems. The fruits are loosely clustered pods (beans) reaching 8 to 10 inches long. They may be abnormally abundant in drought years. The beans can provide fair forage for livestock and wildlife but can be toxic to livestock if consumed as a high percentage of the diet. Habitat
Generally found throughout Texas, honey mesquite is common on dry ranges across the state.