Rafinesquia neomexicana

A common plant at lower elevations in southern New Mexico and Arizona. It is generally weak-stemmed, often growing amdist and supported by shrubs.

A pseudanthium in the Sand Tank Mountains, 8 Mar 2008.



Side view of a pseudanthium, showing the phyllaries, Sand Tank Mountains, 8 Mar 2008.



Plant habit, Sand Tank Mountains, 8 Mar 2008.



A pseudanthium in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, 2/5/05.

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