(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.
An anthracnose infection causes young sycamore leaves to wilt and die. Because it's a deciduous tree, it's natural for your sycamore to drop its leaves each fall. However, if your tree's leaves are wilting and falling off soon after they emerge in spring, this is a sign of trouble. Sycamore species such as American sycamore (Plantanus occidentalis) and California sycamore (P. racemosa) are highly susceptible to the anthracnose fungus.