Plant identification: Alamogordo, NM - desert foothills of Sacramento Mountains (trees, leaves)

[Mzurie]

Thanks for the previous identification of the flower!

Now I've got a plant I've yet been able to ID.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[Mzurie]

No leads?

[hellpaso]

Mesquite?

[J&Em]

Hellpaso made a good guess. Judging by the location, leaves and the color of the seed pod it is most likely a Western Honey Mesquite.
Plants of Texas Rangelands » Western honey mesquite

[Mzurie]

Mmm, thanks to both of you. I've looked at the photos of honey mesquite. I'm sure you're right ..... but while I do see one curly bean pod, that doesn't appear to be the norm?

I may return to the site and get a definitive photo of the foliage.

[Bulldogdad]

That's a Honey Mesquite like everyone else stated.

[Mzurie]

**laughing**

OK, OK!

[SATX56]

..with a wickedly twisted seed pod.

[J&Em]

Originally Posted by SATX56

..with a wickedly twisted seed pod.

LOL Yep they can be a bit twisty every so often.

Thanks for the backup BDD!

[SATX56]

Originally Posted by J&Em

LOL Yep they can be a bit twisty every so often.
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Much like the trees themselves.... Got tons of them here..rarely take pics of them though.