Research and Conservation in Southern Sonora, Mexico

Parkinsonia praecox (palo brea)
syn. Cercidium praecox

Parkinsonia praecox in Plains of Sonora south of Hermosillo, Sonora. Photo: Mark Dimmitt	Parkinsonia praecox bark. The coarse granular texture and particular shade of green are diagnostic. Photo: Mark Dimmitt
The wands of flowers on Parkinsonia praecox stems is a distinctive character of the species. Photo: Mark Dimmitt	Flowers of Parkinsonia praecox. Photo: Mark Dimmitt