Tenaza is found in the Southwest parts of Texas and the Northeastern parts of Mexico (1,2,3). Tenaza is especially prevalent in the coastal plain regions of the Rio Grande (4). Tenaza is found growing in “loamy alluvial soils” (4) near riverbeds and watering holes, as well as near marshes, lakes, and ponds (3). H. pallens contain “reddish-brown” seedpods along with flattened round “brown-black” seeds (4). The tenazas’ flowers entice bees along with grazing animals such as goats and sheep (4).
