Felger
Pronunciation: kas-TEE-la EM-or-ee-eye
Common name: Crucifixion thorn
Family: Simaroubaceae (Quassia or Simarouba)
Habitat: Dry gravelly places, creosote bush scrub,
southern Mojave Desert and Colorado Desert
Blooming period: June to July
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Castela
2) emoryi