jerusalem thorn

• Nome comum de várias plantas ou arbustos espinhosos, mais conhecido como Parkinsonia aculeata, uma pequena árvore de flores amarelas e folhas pinadas, originária das Américas.

A common name for several thorny plants or shrubs, most notably Parkinsonia aculeata, a small tree with yellow flowers and feathery leaves, native to the Americas.

1. Paliurus spina-christiC1formal

   A deciduous shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean region, known for its thorny branches and historical association with the crown of thorns.

   Espinheiro-de-cristo

   • The Jerusalem thorn is often found growing in rocky, dry soils.
   • Botanists study the Jerusalem thorn for its unique fruit structure.
   • In some traditions, the Jerusalem thorn is believed to be the plant used for the crown of thorns.

2. Parkinsonia aculeataC1formalamerican

   A species of flowering tree in the pea family, native to the Americas, characterized by its green bark, long thorns, and yellow flowers.

   Parkinsonia aculeata

   • The Parkinsonia aculeata, commonly called Jerusalem thorn, is drought-tolerant.
   • Jerusalem thorn trees provide shade in arid landscapes.
   • The yellow blossoms of the Jerusalem thorn attract many pollinators.