Vaughan has observed that Loop 1604 in northern Bexar County is the dividing line between where huisache can persist. FlourishAnyway from USA on October 18, 2020: Beauty and the Beast is appropriate given what you have described. The colors, when in bloom, are so pretty. We have a mimosa tree in our yard that has pink blossoms and looks similar to the huisache tree. The tree makes good forage for bees. The bees and other pollinators cant resist. The Native Plant Project states the bees particularly need the pollen more than the nectar of this tree. Stay informed about PFAFs progress, challenges and hopes by signing up for our free email ePost. Ashes from the burned plant are used the same way. [17] It thrives in dry, saline, or sodic soils. Birds nest in huisache, according to the Natives of Texas website. Established plants are very drought tolerant[200 The flowers have a truly intoxicating scent thats a bit like something youd imagine growing in the tropics, and its easy to understand why theyd make a delicious calming tea. if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav8n=MSFPpreload("../_derived/next_cmp_bars010_next.gif"); MSFPnav8h=MSFPpreload("../_derived/next_cmp_bars010_next_a.gif"); } But she couldnt. Fair percentage[78]. pinetorum in 2005.[4]. Thanks for your comment. Researching the historical and medicinal uses, I found quite a bit. [12][18][19][2][25][26][27], The plant prefers full sunlight in a tropical climate.[16]. Traditionally the ash tree's bark, roots and leaves have been used to treat cancerous growths that are external, as pain killers, anti-inflammatory for gout, rheumatism and arthritis, and to. It is pretty but I can relate to it growing where it isn't wanted. Deer, livestock and other mammals eat the leaves and seedpods, spreading the seeds. It readily spreads in commercial grazing pastures, especially along creeks, which might affect ease of transport for farmers, complicates muster, and can damage farm machinery. // -->