Species PlantsGoldenball Lead Tree

Goldenball Lead Tree

Leucaena retusa

RarePlant
Illustration of Goldenball Lead Tree (Leucaena retusa)

Goldenball Lead Tree is a small tree with bright yellow, spherical flower clusters. It is native to Texas and is often found in dry, rocky areas. The tree is a nitrogen-fixer and is used in land reclamation projects.

Habitat
It grows in rocky, arid regions of Texas.
Diet
Its flowers attract bees and butterflies, which aid in pollination.
How common
Rare

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