“We are used to working with sick patients in the hospital setting, so it was nice to see the other end of the spectrum and be able to raise awareness among the students.”
Sandra Guglielmi, Nursing major
In 2012 the college celebrated 175 years as an institution of teaching and learning. Visit the 175th website for more information and to view photos of the events.
Calliandra eriophylla
Leguminosae
Height: Up to 6"
Leaves: 1/4" long and pinnate. They are greyish green and densly haired. 4 to 5 leaves are in a fan-like cluster.
Flowers/Fruit: In bloom March to May. They are yellow and orange and 3/8" wide. The top leaf is much larger than the bottom one. The flower is on top of a long stem.
Form/Habitat: 3,000' to 5'000'. Found on roadsides and rocky hillsides in southern Arizona.
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