Desmanthus illinoensis (Michx.) MacMill. ex B.L.Rob. & Fernald
An uncommon plant of openings in forest in Indiana. It also occurs in the southwest, though I have yet to see it outside of Indiana.
An inflorescence near Baseline Barrens, Washington County, Indiana, 27 Jun 2004.
Closer view of an inflorescence near Baseline Barrens, 27 Jun 2004.
Wider view, near Baseline Barrens, 27 Jun 2004.
Closer view of a cauline leaf near Baseline Barrens, 27 Jun 2004.
Fruits at Baseline Barrens, 7 Aug 2010.
Fruiting stems at Baseline Barrens, 7 Aug 2010.