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desert willow
Scientific Name: Chilopsis
Family: Bignoniaceae
Category: Dicot
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Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis)
The desert willow, despite its common name, isn't a true willow. Its willow-like leaves give it its common name, but it belongs to the catalpa family, Bignoniaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chilopsis linearis
- Family: Bignoniaceae (Catalpa Family)
- Common Names: Desert willow, desert-willow
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Desert-willow is described as a slender-twigged small tree or large shrub, typically reaching heights of 15-40 feet.
- It often features a leaning, twisting trunk and an open, spreading crown.
- The leaves are long and narrow, resembling those of true willows (Salix spp.).
- It is a deciduous tree.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to west Texas and the Edwards Plateau.
- Well-known in hot, dry areas of North America.
Quirky Facts
- Although it shares a common name with willows, it is in the catalpa family, Bignoniaceae.
Further Information
- Additional information about Desert Willow, including size, height, growth rate, sun and soil preference, can be found at arborday.org.