(November 2016) Pogona is a genus of reptiles containing eight lizard species, which are often known by the common name bearded dragons. The name bearded dragon refers to the beard of the lizard, the underside of the throat which turns black if they are stressed or see a potential rival.
Desert willow (Chilopsis linearis), with its delicate, pale green leaves and large, fragrant flowers, loses its leaves in winter. A North American native, desert willow grows wild in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It commonly grows in desert areas that flood seasonally, like stream beds and low canyon areas.
Broadleaf evergreen trees and shrubs, such as the Southern magnolia, keep their leaves during the winter. However, leaves do eventually grow old and die. A plant may drop as much as one-third of its leaves at a time. (Matt Rose, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune) QUESTION: My magnolia recently has taken a downturn.