Desert Thorn
Lycium minimum C.L.Hitchc.
Lycium minimum is a species in the genus Lycium, belonging to the Solanaceae family. It is commonly known as Desert Thorn and was first described by C.L. Hitchc. in 1932. This plant is distributed globally and is found in the Galápagos.
Description
Lycium minimum is a member of the Solanaceae family, a group of flowering plants that includes many economically important species. The species is known by the common name Desert Thorn and is part of the Lycium genus, which includes several shrubs and small trees. It was first scientifically described in 1932 by C.L. Hitchc. and is documented to occur in the Galápagos as well as other regions worldwide.
Other common names
Desert ThornGalapagos Lycium
Distribution
Global · Galápagos