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Family: Zygophyllacae
Form: A small tropical evergreen tree, usually with a twisted type trunk, reaching 25-30 ft tall, though usually smaller
Leaves: Small, pinnately compound, each leaflet about 1.5 inch long, opposite, elliptic, acute apex
Stem/Bark: Grayish white in color, smooth in appearance, often grows in a twisted or gnarled form
Flower: Bluish purple, sometimes with a whitish ting. Grows in clusters, 5 petals, regular form, multi-staminate
Fruit: Orange, round in shape with ribs that dehisce to expose reddish seeds, 4 to a pod
Comments: This native tree is considered an endangered species and is protected
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