(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.
The European crack willow (Salix fragilis) earned its name from the weak, cracking bark that frequently causes the tree to lose its branches. Hardy in USDA zones 2 to 9, this weeping willow variety reaches 45- to 70-foot tall with a similar spread.he European crack willow (Salix fragilis) earned its name from the weak, cracking bark that frequently causes the tree to lose its branches. Hardy in USDA zones 2 to 9, this weeping willow variety reaches 45- to 70-foot tall with a similar spread.