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Ironwood

Olneya tesota A.Gray

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Description:

The Ironwood reaching eight meters in height.

Habitat:

Sonora, Baja California, California, Arizona and Sonoran Desert.

Notes:

They are trees that live more than 800 years, reaching 8 meters in height, is a key part of desert ecosystems. The Ironwood is protect by the Mexico´s laws

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