Euphorbia exstipulata var. lata
An annual Euphorbia found in dry, rocky habitats in southern New Mexico and western Texas. Variety lata has broader leaves than the nominate form. The two varieties are often unrecognized, but are distinctive and easily distinguished even when occurring together.
Plant habit near Peña Blanca on the southwestern side of the Organ Mountains, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 16 Sep 2006.
A flowering stem at Peña Blanca, 16 Sep 2006.
Closer view of cyathia at Peña Blanca, 16 Sep 2006.
Plant habit near Owl Canyon on the southwestern side of the Florida Mountains, Luna County, New Mexico, 25 Aug 2008.
Plant habit near Owl Canyon on the southwestern side of the Florida Mountains, 25 Aug 2008.