Phoradendron californicum

This species is an abundant semi-parasite in desert scrub areas, parasitic on Prosopis and Cercidium.

Plant habit on Cercidium in lower Buehlman Canyon, east side of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Pima Co., Arizona, 31 Dec 2008.

Fruits of a plant growing on Prosopis at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Pima Co., Arizona, 25 Feb 2005.

Flowers of a plant growing on Cercidium microphyllum at the Sonoran Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona, 21 Feb 2004.

Fruits in lower Buehlman Canyon, 31 Dec 2008.

Whole plant, growing on Cercidium microphyllum at the Sonoran Desert Museum, 21 Feb 2004.