Pachycormus discolor

For other uses, see Pachycormus. For the extinct pachycormiform, see Pachycormus (fish).
Pachycormus discolor is a species of flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is commonly called the Baja elephant tree. It is endemic to the Baja California peninsula. This sarcocaulescent plant has three varieties.

 Description 
The Baja elephant tree has a gnarled growth habit that can make bizarre or strange forms. The leaves are dark green and drought deciduous, yellowing first before they drop.

 Taxonomy 

 Etymology 
The genus name Pachycormus comes from the Greek pachy for "thick" and kormos for "trunk", referencing the plant's thick caudiciform trunk.

 Varieties 

 Pachycormus discolor var. discolor – commonly called the Magdalena elephant tree.
 Pachycormus discolor var. pubescens – commonly called Baja California elephant tree.
 Pachycormus discolor var. veatchiana – commonly called the Veatch elephant tree.


 References 

 "Pachycormus discolor". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 20 August 2022.

Category:Plants
Category:Anacardiaceae