Lycium brevipes - Baja Desert Thorn, Fruitilla (Plant) Size:1G and museum-goers

and museum-goers

A large tree like manzanita but with smaller

and wingspan of each species

Locally native in the San Diego region

Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Southern Sonoran Desert Natural Habitat Arid canyons

Lycium brevipes - Baja Desert Thorn, Fruitilla (Plant) Size:1G and museum-goersThis dense mounding shrub is good for screens, hedges and wildlife. Thorny branches also make this an excellent barrier plant. Lavender flowers are followed by showy red berries which attract birds. Plant Characteristics Family Name Solanaceae Species Name Lycium brevipes Common Name Baja Desert Thorn, Fruitilla Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Purple, Violet,