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Larrea tridentata
Tiny, dark green resinous leaves. Five-petaled yellow flowers, with white puffs when seeds are ripe.
Mojave Desert
Also shown is a gall caused by the Creosote Gall Midge. This is a drought-deciduous evergreen. The distinct smell of the crushed leaves give this tree its name.
Spotted on Feb 21, 2010
Submitted on Jun 5, 2012
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