Research and Conservation in Southern Sonora, Mexico
Lysiloma watsonii (feather tree, tepeguaje)
Lysiloma watsonii east of Alamos, Sonora. Photo: Mark Dimmitt |
Lysiloma watsonii near Alamos, Sonora. Photo: Mark Dimmitt |
Lysiloma watsonii near Alamos, Sonora. Photo: T.R. Van Devender |
Lysiloma watsonii is often the tallest tree in the forests near Alamos, Sonora, but they are not truly emergent like Conzattia multiflora. Photo: Mark Dimmitt |
Lysiloma watsonii leafs out as early as March, creating bright green spots among the dull greens and browns of old foliage and bare trees. Río Guajaray, Sonora. Photo: Mark Dimmitt |
Leaf of Lysiloma watsonii. Photo: Mark Dimmitt |
Flowers of Lysiloma watsonii. Photo: Mark Dimmitt |