Research and Conservation in Southern Sonora, Mexico

Lysiloma divaricata (mauto)

Lysiloma divaricata in partially cleared tropical deciduous forest near Alamos, Sonora. Photo: Mark Dimmitt

Leaf and flower of Lysiloma divaricata. Photo: S.A. Meyer

Pods of Lysiloma divaricata could be confused with the similar ones of Acacia russelliana (A. coulteri) . Photo: Mark Dimmitt

Lysiloma divaricata in tropical deciduous forest near Alamos, Sonora. Photo: Mark Dimmitt	The large, hard shingle-like bark plates of mature Lysiloma divaricata are distinctive. Photo: Mark Dimmitt

The bark of young Lysiloma divaricata trees before it develops plates. Photos: Mark Dimmitt