Euphorbia exstipulata var. exstipulata

An annual Euphorbia found in dry, rocky habitats from western Texas to southern California. The leaves are narrower than in var. lata.

Inflorescences at Dripping Springs on the west side of the Organ Mountains, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 7 Sep 2006.

Closer view of cyathia at Dripping Springs, 7 Sep 2006.

Plant habit on Tortugas Mountain on the east side of Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 9 Oct 2005.

Closer view of flowers on Tortugas Mountain, 9 Oct 2005.

Inflorescences on Tortugas Mountain, 9 Oct 2005.