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Berlandier's desert thorn

Lycium berlandieri var. berlandieri

Berlandier's desert thorn (Lycium berlandieri var. berlandieri) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–10a. Mature size 38"–8'. Blooms Feb–Oct.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
shrub
Native range
Native to AZ, NM, OK, TX
USDA hardiness
Zones 4a–10a
Mature size
38"–8'
Sun
Part shade
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
Feb–Oct
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Berlandier's desert thorn (Lycium berlandieri var. berlandieri)
Lycium berlandieri var. berlandieri — Berlandier's desert thorn. Photo via iNaturalist — no rights reserved.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Berlandier's desert thorn (Lycium berlandieri var. berlandieri) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–10a. Mature size 38"–8'. Blooms Feb–Oct. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, berlandier's desert thorn pairs naturally with: False Indigo Bush (Amorpha fruticosa), Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra), Oneseed juniper (Juniperus monosperma), Wild blue flax (Linum lewisii).

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