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Desert Holly

Scientific Name: Acourtia nana

? Native perennial herb.

? Desert Bighorn Sheep feed on desert holly.

? Cattle may rely on desert holly when native grasses fail to germinate due to insufficient rains.

? Flowers have a violet-like scent.

 

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