Lycium brevipes - Baja Desert Thorn, Fruitilla (Plant) Los Nogales Plant Characteristics Family Name Malvaceae

Plant Characteristics Family Name Malvaceae Species Name Sphaeralcea fulva 'La Luna' Common Name La Luna Desert Mallow Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

Needs heavy pruning in late fall or winter

ranging from paved paths through manicured landscapes to challenging ridgeline climbs

Resilient synthetic suede cuff guards against scrapes and scratches

Like the more common coast prickly pear

Lycium brevipes - Baja Desert Thorn, Fruitilla (Plant) Los Nogales Plant Characteristics Family Name MalvaceaeThis dense mounding shrub is good for screens, hedges and wildlife. Thorny branches also make this an excellent barrier plant. Lavender flowers are followed by showy red berries which attract birds. Plant Characteristics Family Name Solanaceae Species Name Lycium brevipes Common Name Baja Desert Thorn, Fruitilla Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Purple, Violet,