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Graythorn

Scientific Name: Zizyphus obtusifolia
?Shrub native to the Sonoran Desert
?Birds can be found from November to July eating this plant's purple fruits
?Important for bird nests
?Native Americans use plant parts medicinally
?Can grow up to 10ft tall.

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