Lycium exsertum
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Solanales |
| Family: | Solanaceae |
| Genus: | Lycium |
| Species: | L. exsertum |
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Lycium exsertum, the Arizona desert-thorn, is a species of flowering plant in the family Solanaceae.[2] It is native to southern Arizona and northwestern Mexico.[1] A large shrub reaching 12 ft (3.7 m), it is typically found in deserts and scrublands on slopes and alluvial washes.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Lycium exsertum A.Gray". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Lycium exsertum A. Gray Arizona Desert-thorn, Boxthorn, Wolfberry, Littleleaf Wolfberry". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 2026. Retrieved 14 April 2026.