Psorodendron spinosum
| Psorodendron spinosum | |
|---|---|
| Mature form: 3–5 m | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Clade: | Dalbergioids |
| Tribe: | Amorpheae |
| Genus: | Psorodendron |
| Species: | P. spinosum
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| Binomial name | |
| Psorodendron spinosum | |
| Natural distribution range | |
| Synonyms | |
Psorodendron spinosum (synonyms Psorothamnus spinosus and Dalea spinosa) is a perennial legume tree of the deserts in North America. Common names include smokethorn, smoketree, smoke tree, smokethorn dalea, and corona de Cristo.