Golden-ball Lead Tree

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Leucaena retusa

Golden-ball Lead Tree, a reference photo
Photo: Clarence A. Rechenthin. Courtesy of USDA NRCS Texas State Office · Public domain

Leucaena retusa is a species of flowering plant in the legume family known by the common names littleleaf leadtree, goldenball leadtree, wahoo tree, and lemonball. It is native to Chihuahua and Coahuila in Mexico and Texas in the United States. It also occurs in New Mexico.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Golden-ball Lead Tree being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Family
Fabaceae
Species
Leucaena retusa

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