Comparative morphological and anatomical studies between a native species (Prosopis cineraria (l.) Druce) and an introduced species (Prosopis juliflora (sw.) dc.) in south west region of Arabian Peninsula

Abstract

This study shows the similarity and differentiation features between Prosopis cineraria and Prosopis juliflora based on morphological and anatomical characters. Prosopis cineraria is a native species while Prosopis juliflora is an introduced one. The data includes qualitative and quantitative characters. It assures on the importance of plant morphology and anatomy in determining the identification, classification and phylogeny between species.