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Crown of thorns

Koeberlinia spinosa Zucc

Photo by LuisStevens
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This desert plant doesn't have leaves, it has green thorns instead. This is the first time I see it blooming.

Habitat:

Semi desert. Inside a big crater.

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Koeberlinia

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Mexico Horn of Plenty
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Flora y Fauna de San Luis Potosí
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2016 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedMarch 21, 2016

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