Honey Mesquite - Prosopis glandulosa Torr. Mesquite can be found all along the island, but is concentrated in a Mesquite Mott on the southwest side. Prickly pear cactus - opuntia lindheimeri Engelm. Important food source for small mammals such as wood rats. Grows in many areas on the island.
Blooms are red or yellow.
Century plant - Agave americana L. Found in a large concentration growing on concrete debris. A succulent - fleshy leaves. Sunflower - Helianthus annus var. Invasive species - one that moves into disturbed areas and takes over from native species. Carolina wolfberry - Lycium carolinianum Walt.