Larrea — 1 species

Botanical species in the genus Larrea recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Larrea tridentata

Larrea tridentata

Family: Zygophyllaceae

Cultivation

Larrea tridentata is a plant of arid to desert regions. It is not very cold-hardy, especially in moister climates, usually tolerating short periods when temperatures fall as low as -5 to -10°c. In its desert environment temperatures can range from as high as 47°c in the summer down to -15°c in the winter.

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