Mesquite Corral
by Jon Burch Photography
Title
Mesquite Corral
Artist
Jon Burch Photography
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
Mesquite is a common name for several plants in the genus Prosopis, which contains over 40 species of small leguminous trees. They are native to dry areas in the Americas. They have extremely long roots to seek water from very far underground. As a legume, mesquites are one of the few sources of fixed nitrogen in the desert habitat. These trees bloom from spring to summer. They often produce fruits known as "pods". Some plants may grow up to 26 feet tall, depending on site and climate. They are deciduous and depending on location and rainfall can have either deep or shallow roots. Prosopis members are considered to be long-lived because of the low mortality rate after the dicotyledonous stage and juveniles are also able to survive in conditions with low light and drought. The Cahuilla indigenous people of western North America were known to eat the seeds of mesquite.
Mesquite wood has many uses, including building strong containment structures like this old corral found in Arizona.
Some digital effects were applied to the original image after the photograph was made. No electrons were harmed during the transition. Your finished photograph will not contain the Fine Art America watermark.
Image copyright 2022 Jon Burch Photography.
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April 15th, 2022
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