Pithecellobium (Harvardia) mexicanum (Mexican Ebony)

Pithecellobium (Harvardia) mexicanum, commonly known as Mexican Ebony, is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to Mexico. It is known for its dark, dense foliage and striking thorns. The branches are covered in small, elliptical leaflets that add to its overall dense appearance. The tree produces small, yellow flowers that are followed by flattened seed pods.