mesquite tree detail

Mesquite is a long-lived (greater than 200 years), leguminous tree whose seeds can remain viable for 20 years in the soil.

[Call me Joe]

Nice shot, I thought you called it Mosquito tree—-( not easy being dyslexic 👽

[Krista Marson]

@joemuli Ha! That's one good thing about living in Arizona....no (or hardly at all) mosquitos!

[Dawn]

Lol at first I thought the same about a mosquitos

[KoalaGardens🐨]

nice!

[Kate]

Good contrast and tones

[Mags]

Beautiful black and white.

[Ryan]

I hear you can make flour out of the beans, if you don't let the bugs eat them first!

[Krista Marson]

@ryan161 Ya, I remember that we tried that. The bugs got to the seeds first. It was so gross, thanx for reminding me.

[Bill]

Such interesting information you always provide with your photos. Thanks for sharing.

[moni kozi]

Very interesting. Can't really figure out how the tree/bush looks in colour.

[Issi Bannerman]

Lovely!

[Jon Lip]

Great textures - what colour is it?

[Krista Marson]

@monikozi @jon_lip https://www.homestratosphere.com/types-of-mesquite-trees/

[moni kozi]

Great info! I'll have a look.

[Harry J Benson]

Interesting