paloverde

noun pal·o·ver·de \ ˌpa-lō-ˈver-(ˌ)dā , ˌpä- , -ˈvər- \

Definition of paloverde

1 : any of several small spiny trees or shrubs (genus Cercidium) of the legume family that have greenish branches and are found chiefly in dry regions of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico

2 : jerusalem thorn

Recent Examples of paloverde from the Web

But a good overview starts at the Waddell Trail with its cholla, saguaro and paloverde.

— sonja haller, azcentral, "Ultimate Arizona bucket list: 15 things to do in Surprise," 16 Feb. 2015
In the high desert east of this border town, the rolling hills topped with mesquite and paloverde trees are a picture of rugged desolation.

— richard marosi, latimes.com, "Towers and cameras, not a wall, keep migrants from crossing the border into Arizona," 16 Apr. 2018
Keeping company with the ironwood trees are mesquite, paloverde, creosote and saguaro.

— latimes.com, "Here are the national monuments being reconsidered under Trump," 26 Apr. 2017

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