Frémont's Desert Thorn
Lycium fremontii A.Gray
Lycium fremontii, a member of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), is a flowering plant native to northwestern Mexico and the southernmost regions of California and Arizona. It is commonly found in habitats with alkaline soils, such as alkali flats.
Description
Lycium fremontii, described by A.Gray in 1862, is a species within the genus Lycium. It is known by the common name Frémont's Desert Thorn. The plant is distributed across Arizona, California, Mexican Pacific Is., and Mexico Northwest. It is adapted to arid environments and thrives in areas with alkaline soil conditions.
Other common names
Frémont's Desert ThornFremont's desert-thorn
Distribution
Arizona · California · Mexican Pacific Is. · Mexico Northwest
Synonyms
Lycium fremontii subsp. fremontiiLycium fremontii subsp. viscidumLycium fremontii var. bigeloviiLycium fremontii var. congestumLycium fremontii var. fremontiiLycium fremontii var. gracilipesLycium pallidum subsp. fremontiLycium pallidum var. bigeloviiLycium umbellatumLycium pallidum var. fremontii