Photo Point 048
Description:
In Saguaro National Park, a patch of brittlebush in the midground, and foothill paloverde and whitethorn in the background.
Photo:
At lower elevations than shown here, this LTA is dominated by whitethorn, mariola, and occasionally creosote bush. Common associates include Mexican crucillo, croton, paperflower, ocotillo, and hackberry bush. Saguaro is common, mesquite is uncommon, and jojoba bush is absent. Common bunchgrasses include bush muhly and tanglehead.
Photo date:
March 23, 2006
View looking:
SE Vegetation:
| Species | Relative abundance | Cover | Mean height in meters and notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia constricta | co-dominant | Unknown |
NOTE: Mesquite is uncommon, and jojoba is absent |
|
| Parthenium incanum | co-dominant | Unknown | ||
| Larrea tridentata | co-dominant | Unknown | ||
| Celtis pallida | common | Unknown | ||
| Fouquieria splendens | common | Unknown | ||
| Condalia warnockii | common | Unknown | ||
| Encelia farinosa | common | Unknown |
| Species | Relative abundance | Cover | Mean height in meters and notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinsonia microphylla | common | Unknown |
| Species | Relative abundance | Cover | Mean height in meters and notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croton texensis | common | Unknown | ||
| Psilostrophe cooperi | common | Unknown |
| Species | Relative abundance | Cover | Mean height in meters and notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegiea gigantea | common | Unknown |