Fremont's Wolfberry, Fremont's Desert-Thorn
Lycium fremontii
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Shrub, perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Pollinators | Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
5' × 5' |
| Flowering Season | January-March |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 10 °F |
| Leaf Description | Rounded, semi-succulent |
| Fruit | Small seeds inside a red fruit |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 300-4300 ft. |
| Description | Fremont's wolfberry is found in southern and western Arizona. Indigenous groups such as the O'odham and Maricopa seemed to prize the fruit of this species above that of other wolfberries. Plants are frequently either male or female, so more than one plant may be necessary for fruit production. |
