Plant Galls of the Western United States Los Nogales but occasionally reaches the size

but occasionally reaches the size of a large tree with a stately form and dense

though can become very large with age

It's delicate bright pink flowers are fragrant

returning with winter rains

A great barrier plant with thorny branches and edible blackberry-like fruit

Plant Galls of the Western United States Los Nogales but occasionally reaches the sizeBeautiful and bizarre, plant galls are growths of various shapes, sizes, and colors produced in response to invading organisms. Describing 536 species of galls and their causative agents, Plant Galls of the Western United States explores this unique realm with stunning photos and fascinating information about the life cycles of the organisms involved. Often species specific, plant galls can be shaped like stars, baskets, clubs, wigs, bowls, and cups,