Crusea diversifolia (Kunth) W.A.Anderson

A small annual of moist ground in montane habitats, found in the United States in southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Similar to Diodia teres, which has fragile bristles at the tips of the leaves and lavender flowers.

Flowers near the junction of New Mexico Highway 15 and Signal Peak Road, Pinos Altos Range, Grant County, New Mexico, 30 Aug 2009.



Side view of flowers near the junction of NM Highway 15 and Signal Peak Road, 30 Aug 2009.



Immature fruit near the junction of NM Highway 15 and Signal Peak Road, 30 Aug 2009.



Plant habit near the junction of NM Hwy. 15 & Signal Peak Rd., 30 Aug 2009.



Side view of another flower near the jct. of NM Hwy. 15 & Signal Pk. Rd., 30 Aug 2009.

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