Ayenia filiformis
A low subshrub on rocky slopes in southern New Mexico. The flowers are very unusual, with the elaborate filaments forming a parasol. Ayenia microphylla is quite similar, but with wider leaves & longer stipes on the fruit.
A flower on the southwest side of the Florida Mountains near the entrance to Owl Canyon, 24 Aug 2008.
More flowers on the southwest side of the Florida Mountains, at the end of Lisa Ann Dr. near the entrance to Owl Canyon, 24 Aug 2008.
A leaf on the southwest side of the Florida Mountains, at the end of Lisa Ann Dr. near the entrance to Owl Canyon, 24 Aug 2008.
A flowering branch in the Franklin Mts., 15 Sep 06.
A flower in the Franklin Mts., 15 Sep 06.
Another flower, 15 Sep 06.
Immature fruits, Franklin Mts., 15 Sep 06.
Plant habit, Franklin Mts., 15 Sep 06.
More flowers, Franklin Mts., 15 Sep 06.