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{{Taxobox<br />
| name = Neltuma juliflora<br />
| image = Prosopis_juliflora,_known_as_the_Velvet_Mesquite_(10078437503).jpg<br />
| image_caption = Neltuma juliflora tree<br />
| regnum = [[Plant]]ae<br />
| unranked_divisio = [[Angiosperms]]<br />
| unranked_classis = [[Eudicots]]<br />
| unranked_ordo = [[Rosids]]<br />
| ordo = [[Fabales]]<br />
| familia = [[Fabaceae]]<br />
| genus = ''[[Neltuma]]''<br />
| species = '''''N. juliflora'''''<br />
| binomial = ''Neltuma juliflora''<br />
}}<br />
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'''''Neltuma juliflora''''', commonly known as [[mesquite]], is a species of flowering plant in the [[Fabaceae]] family. It is native to the [[Americas]], particularly the southwestern [[United States]] and [[Mexico]], but has become an invasive species in many parts of the world.<br />
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==Description==<br />
[[File:A_scene_of_Prosopis_juliflora.JPG|thumb|left|Dense thickets of ''Neltuma juliflora'']]<br />
''Neltuma juliflora'' is a [[deciduous]] tree that can grow up to 12 meters in height. It has a broad, spreading crown and a trunk that can reach up to 1.2 meters in diameter. The bark is rough and grayish-brown, while the branches are armed with sharp thorns.<br />
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The leaves are bipinnate, with each leaf consisting of 12 to 20 pairs of small leaflets. The flowers are small, yellow, and arranged in dense cylindrical spikes. The fruit is a long, narrow pod that contains several seeds.<br />
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==Distribution and Habitat==<br />
[[File:کهور_پاکستانی_در_آبپخش.jpg|thumb|right|''Neltuma juliflora'' in a dry habitat]]<br />
''Neltuma juliflora'' is native to arid and semi-arid regions of the Americas. It thrives in a variety of habitats, including deserts, grasslands, and coastal areas. The species has been introduced to many other regions, including [[Africa]], [[Asia]], and [[Australia]], where it often becomes invasive.<br />
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==Ecological Impact==<br />
The introduction of ''Neltuma juliflora'' to non-native regions has led to significant ecological changes. It forms dense thickets that outcompete native vegetation, reducing biodiversity. The tree's deep root system can lower the water table, affecting local water availability.<br />
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==Uses==<br />
[[File:Vilaiti_Keekar_(Prosopis_juliflora)_W_IMG_6935.jpg|thumb|left|Close-up of ''Neltuma juliflora'' leaves and thorns]]<br />
Despite its invasive nature, ''Neltuma juliflora'' has several uses. The wood is hard and durable, making it suitable for fuel and charcoal production. The pods are rich in sugar and protein, and are used as animal fodder. In some cultures, the seeds are ground into flour for human consumption.<br />
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==Control Measures==<br />
Efforts to control the spread of ''Neltuma juliflora'' include mechanical removal, chemical treatments, and biological control. However, these methods can be costly and have varying degrees of success.<br />
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==Related Pages==<br />
* [[Invasive species]]<br />
* [[Fabaceae]]<br />
* [[Desert ecology]]<br />
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[[File:Prosopis_juliflora_Blanco2.392.jpg|thumb|right|Illustration of ''Neltuma juliflora'']]<br />
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==Gallery==<br />
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File:Prosopis_juliflora_new.JPG|Young ''Neltuma juliflora'' plant<br />
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[[Category:Fabaceae]]<br />
[[Category:Flora of the Americas]]<br />
[[Category:Invasive plant species]]</div>Prab