Tecoma stans

A small shrubby plant, often cultivated. It reaches its northernmost extent near Las Cruces.

Flowers in cultivation on the New Mexico State University campus, 6/28/06.

Leaves on the NMSU campus, 6/28/06.

Fruits in early spring on the east end of the Dona Ana Mts. at the Jornada, 2/25/06.

Crispy plant habit at the Jornada, 2/25/06.

Winged seeds, Jornada, 2/25/06.