Proboscidea althaeafolia
The yellow devil's claw. Found in lower elevation sandy areas in southern New Mexico & Arizona.
A flower near Punta Bufeo in Baja California, 18 Oct 2006.
A flower near A Mountain on the east side of Las Cruces, 10/15/05.
Cauline leaves near A Mountain, 10/15/05.
Mature fruits at Black Mountain, south of Las Cruces, 3 Feb 2007.
Last year's stems and fruits in late winter, Black Mt., 3 Feb 2007.
Immature fruit near A Mountain, 10/2/05.