DESERT DARLING (BLUE PALO VERDE)

Written By Alex Crowson
 

Our desert darling, the blue palo verde (Parkinsonia florida) might just be one of the most desert-adapted trees in the west. Named after a funny pharmacist, this desert dweller is a team player as much as it a self-preserver.

Blue Palo Verde
(Parkinsonia florida)

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Cover art by Jillian Barthold
Music by Aves and The Mini-Vandals
Episode cover photo by Westranger

Additional Reading:

The Blue Palo Verde (Parkinsonia florida)
The Jepson Guide Online Entry
Palo Verde Trees for the Urban Landscape
Breakdown of Edibility for the genus

 
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